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UEC 39:Schim-Palooza PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Whinchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos's entrance music is Stronger. A fine choice. Dean Whinchester is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Whinchester!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos tries to close the distance and clinch but Whinchester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlos wants to clinch up but Whinchester keeps it at a distance.
Carlos moves in looking to clinch but Whinchester pushes him off.
Carlos tries to clinch but Whinchester is having none of it.
Whinchester looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carlos is looking to escape.
Whinchester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Whinchester is trying for a kimura here. Carlos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Whinchester wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Whinchester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gravis Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan The Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan The Rush has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gravis Bader's chin.
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gravis Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan The Rush!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Rush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Rush ducks under a wild hook from Bader.
A swing and a miss from The Rush.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Rush manages to avoid it.
Bader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bader misses with a wild body shot.
The Rush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bader looks to land a left hand but The Rush moved out of range nicely.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Rush manages to avoid it.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Rush is looking to clinch.
The Rush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Ryan The Rush has been cut.
The Rush takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Bader. That snapped The Rush's head back.
The Rush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bader.
The Rush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Rush clinches.
The Rush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bader prevents it.
The Rush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bader wants to break free but The Rush has control.
A nice left hand lands by The Rush.
The Rush misses with a punch to the body.
Bader is trying to break the clinch but The Rush has him pressed against the cage.
The Rush swings wildly with an uppercut but Bader uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from The Rush fails to land.
A shot in the inside from The Rush.
Bader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Rush digs a right hand into Bader's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bader's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Rush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Bader has double underhooks.
The Rush has had enough of the clinch but Bader keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Bader on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Rush.
Bader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but The Rush won't allow it.
The Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Rush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bader.
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.
The Rush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bader's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader looking for a sweep. Not yet Bader, not yet.
The Rush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bader trying to keep a closed guard but The Rush is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Rush!
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.
Bader won't let The Rush get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The Rush is squirming around, avoiding Bader's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravis Bader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan The Rush'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.
Bader looks to throw the jab but The Rush is out of range.
Bader swings for the body but The Rush moves out of range.
The Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bader misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Rush.
Ryan The Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Rush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Rush there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Rush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bader is fending him off so far but The Rush persists. Nope, Bader circles away and we're back to standing.
The Rush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bader misses the body punch
and The Rush counters by clinching up.
Bader prevents a body shot from The Rush.
The Rush taking a breather.
Bader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bader wants to break free but The Rush has control.
The Rush can't find room to land a body shot as Bader controls the action.
The Rush misses with a punch on the inside.
The Rush misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but The Rush won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader is looking to break free of the clinch but The Rush has double underhooks.
The Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Rush keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Rush lands with a right to the head.
Bader misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Rush tries to throw a body punch but Bader avoids it by throwing The Rush back against the cage.
The Rush working aggressively here.
A short left from The Rush.
The Rush tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bader just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Bader.
The Rush controlling the action here for a moment.
The Rush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Rush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bader is trying to break the clinch but The Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Bader wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, The Rush scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for The Rush.
Bader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bader keeps control of The Rush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from The Rush.
A hook to the body from The Rush.
The Rush wants to get back to striking at distance but Bader won't allow it.
The Rush is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bader is keeping busy.
The Rush throws a head punch that misses.
The Rush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Rush working aggressively here.
Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader slips a jab and a cross from The Rush.
The Rush shoots in but Bader avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan The Rush.
A cross from Bader lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rush moves in looking to clinch but Bader pushes him off.
Bader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bader connects with a body shot.
The Rush is breathing heavily.
The Rush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bader connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Rush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That has opened up Ryan The Rush's cut even more.
The Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bader lands a big shot that drops The Rush! Can he finish him?
The Rush is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bader wants to control from the top but The Rush keeps moving.
The Rush is still in real trouble! Can Bader finish him?
Bader tries to stand but The Rush is controlling from the bottom.
The Rush seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Rush keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravis Bader dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan The Rush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The Rush clinches up with Bader and pushes him back against the cage.
The Rush lands a hook that snaps the head of Bader backwards.
A nice left hand lands by The Rush.
The Rush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from The Rush.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but The Rush keeps him there for the moment.
The Rush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from The Rush fails to land.
The Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Rush goes for a takedown attempt but Bader pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gravis Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader throws a shot from downtown. The Rush moves away and avoids it.
Bader lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader misses with a two punch combination.
The Rush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bader.
Bader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Rush has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader looks to score with a jab to the body but The Rush is just out of range.
Bader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Rush.
The Rush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bader tries to reverse the position but The Rush maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries to hold on but The Rush pushes him away.
Bader is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rush takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Bader wants to control but The Rush is having none of it.
The Rush takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan The Rush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bader has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gravis Bader!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chemical Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by Death to the UEC. Martin LaFleche is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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186 lbs
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180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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, Chemical Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin LaFleche!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali swings for the body but LaFleche moves out of range.
LaFleche 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 Martin LaFleche has been cut.
LaFleche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali swings for the body but LaFleche moves out of range.
LaFleche gets a takedown into half guard.
Ali wants to control but LaFleche is keeping busy.
Ali actively working from the bottom here.
LaFleche thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LaFleche is keen to just control but Ali is a slippery customer.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from LaFleche.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaFleche works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ali looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFleche trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ali managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by LaFleche.
Ali tries to buck LaFleche off but LaFleche is having none of it.
Ali gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LaFleche connects with a nice short shot to Ali's temple.
LaFleche thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LaFleche not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche is pressing down on Ali's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ali is holding on for now.
LaFleche sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ali defending well though.
Ali regains full guard. Nicely done.
LaFleche stopping the sweep attempt from Ali.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but LaFleche ducks down to avoid it.
LaFleche thuds his right hand into Ali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chemical Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaFleche throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFleche on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LaFleche looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LaFleche looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ali throws a leg kick
and LaFleche counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ali!
Ali gets back to half guard.
LaFleche trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but LaFleche is proving a slippery customer.
Ali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LaFleche's guard.
LaFleche throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LaFleche's head.
Ali cracks LaFleche with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche is working an open guard so Ali takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chemical Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LaFleche.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.
LaFleche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFleche closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
LaFleche checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chemical Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin LaFleche'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.
Ali motions for LaFleche to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali catches LaFleche with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaFleche checks a low kick from Ali.
LaFleche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaFleche misses with an uppercut.
LaFleche on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali checks a leg kick.
LaFleche lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali cracks LaFleche with an open hand slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LaFleche checks a leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses LaFleche's front leg but catches the back leg as LaFleche tries to avoid it.
LaFleche walks into a jab.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaFleche.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LaFleche.
Nice jab there from Ali.
LaFleche takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from LaFleche misses.
LaFleche throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
That has opened up Martin LaFleche's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LaFleche counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
LaFleche moves out of range of the body kick from Ali.
LaFleche fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LaFleche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
LaFleche showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaFleche. LaFleche circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LaFleche dodges the punch combination from Ali.
LaFleche misses with a leg kick.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaFleche can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
LaFleche takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Some wild striking there from LaFleche.
LaFleche swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LaFleche gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.
LaFleche is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but LaFleche is out of range and Ali settles back down.
LaFleche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali lands with a straight right. LaFleche didn't see that one coming.
LaFleche staying out of range there.
Ali misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali swings for the body but LaFleche moves out of range.
LaFleche throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
LaFleche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali misses with a looping left.
LaFleche changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but LaFleche manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chemical Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin LaFleche.
Ali feints and then cracks LaFleche's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaFleche down.
LaFleche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFleche misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaFleche throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
LaFleche throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chemical Ali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin LaFleche's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
LaFleche takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
LaFleche stalks Ali and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ali's face. Ali staggers backwards, shaken.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali looks to throw the jab but LaFleche is out of range.
Ali throws the left hand but LaFleche avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by LaFleche.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
LaFleche takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LaFleche blocks a jab.
Chemical Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali swinging wilding here.
LaFleche keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LaFleche throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ali makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaFleche misses the jab.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
LaFleche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaFleche was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LaFleche has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LaFleche and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LaFleche scores a takedown into full mount!
LaFleche moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ali has worked his arm free - good work by Ali!
Ali gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is controlling LaFleche's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ali wants to improve his position but LaFleche is controlling well.
LaFleche wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
Ali regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from LaFleche.
Ali is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but LaFleche keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but LaFleche has him pressed against the cage.
Ali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LaFleche has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LaFleche can't get the takedown.
Chemical Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin LaFleche.
Ali successfully pulls guard.
Ali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LaFleche's guard.
Ali gets to his feet. LaFleche looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ali lands a jab-cross combination.
LaFleche takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LaFleche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a hook but LaFleche blocks it.
Some wild striking there from LaFleche.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaFleche.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Martin LaFleche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps LaFleche's head back.
Ali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Ali misses.
Chemical Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaFleche takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chemical Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chemical Ali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Stalberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nik Stalberg!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws the left hand but Stalberg avoids the punch easily.
Stalberg misses with a body shot.
Stalberg swinging wilding here.
Stalberg scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Stalberg misses.
Stalberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jenkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stalberg tries to kick Jenkins off but Jenkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jenkins is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stalberg as he works his way to full guard.
Stalberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stalberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins 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.
Stalberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins stops Stalberg from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalberg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
Stalberg throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Jenkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stalberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Stalberg cracks a nice hook into Jenkins's ribs.
Stalberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Stalberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but Stalberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Nik Stalberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalberg is trying to stand.
Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stalberg defending well though.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura but Stalberg is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stalberg wants to get back to his feet.
Stalberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Stalberg. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stalberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stalberg looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Stalberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stalberg looks to land a combination. Jenkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stalberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stalberg swivels and escapes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stalberg scores with a nice strike.
Horrible takedown by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Stalberg which made him look bad.
Stalberg cracks Jenkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jenkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stalberg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jenkins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jenkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stalberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalberg wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jenkins grinds an elbow into Stalberg's temple.
Jenkins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stalberg dodges the ground and pound from Jenkins.
Jenkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jenkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jenkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nik Stalberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Left hook, right uppercut from Stalberg.
Stalberg tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins cracks Stalberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Nik Stalberg has been cut.
Jenkins shoots in and bounces Stalberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Stalberg wriggles free and stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Stalberg. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
Stalberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Stalberg.
Jenkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalberg has hold of Jenkins's hands but Jenkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins drops an elbow to the side of Stalberg's head.
Jenkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stalberg!
Stalberg is trying to stand.
Jenkins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Jenkins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jenkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stalberg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jenkins is working Stalberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Arthur Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalberg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stalberg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jenkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stalberg is trying to get back to his feet.
Stalberg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stalberg is pushing Jenkins's head away, looking to escape. Jenkins manages to hold on to the position though.
Jenkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jenkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jenkins is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jenkins decides to stand back up.
Stalberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Stalberg cracks Jenkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenkins is looking to clinch.
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Stalberg as Jenkins shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalberg manages to avoid it.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Stalberg.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stalberg wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stalberg wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins is working Stalberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Stalberg wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nik Stalberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stalberg has time to react.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Stalberg.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stalberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalberg throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stalberg as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Stalberg shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stalberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stalberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jenkins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Jenkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stalberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jenkins tries for a kimura but Stalberg is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Jenkins.
Stalberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jenkins is controlling him well.
Stalberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jenkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jenkins lands some shots froms side control.
Stalberg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jenkins lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalberg pushes Jenkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jenkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jenkins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stalberg is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Wells had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wells ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawler pulls guard effortlessly.
Wells stops Lawler from standing up.
Lawler looks gassed!
Wells is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wells passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wells is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lawler is trying to escape and Wells transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lawler is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wells! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Wells!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get'em Kimbo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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273 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
It looks like Sergei Sagat has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice tries to clinch but Sagat is having none of it.
Sagat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sagat off to one side.
Sagat misses with a combination
and Slice counters by moving into the clinch.
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sagat turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sagat manages to end up in side control.
Sagat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Slice rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sagat's guard! Nice work there by Slice!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice wants to get up but he can't break Sagat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slice wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Sagat's closed guard. He's half up but Sagat has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Sagat pivots and extends the arm, Slice falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Sagat! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Sagat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by I got a feeling - Black Eyed Peas. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Efrain Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santiago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Santiago misses.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santiago swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald rushes Santiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
Santiago is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
Santiago sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santiago throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santiago lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santiago.
Santiago throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Santiago throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Santiago catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
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!
McDonald moves away from the strike by Santiago.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Santiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Santiago as he connects with a hook.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santiago throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santiago throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald slips a straight right by Santiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efrain Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santiago.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
McDonald tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Efrain Santiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
McDonald looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santiago!
McDonald goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Santiago turns into him and now he's in McDonald's guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Santiago postures up.
Santiago trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Santiago preventing the sweep.
Santiago wanted to stand there but McDonald had control of the position.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Santiago has passed into half guard.
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Santiago won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Santiago wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Santiago circles away.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago 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.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santiago looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Santiago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santiago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Santiago throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Santiago throws a big shot that misses.
Santiago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Santiago.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santiago throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santiago.
Efrain Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Santiago is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efrain Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as McDonald shoots in.
Santiago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santiago!
McDonald defending well as Santiago loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Santiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Santiago moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago misses with the combination.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Santiago.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Santiago misses its intended target.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Santiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santiago cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald slips a straight right by Santiago.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago misses with a straight left.
Santiago throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Santiago looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santiago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santiago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santiago scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into rage.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santiago with a hook.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santiago.
Good shot there by Santiago.
Good shot there by Santiago.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald tries to clinch up
and Santiago counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald.
Santiago works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Santiago misses.
Nice combo by Santiago! Oh, that's hurt him - McDonald falls to the canvas and Santiago follows him into side control.
McDonald is rocked!
Ronald McDonald's cut is getting worse.
Santiago stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santiago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ronald McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald looks to clinch
and Santiago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald clinches but Santiago breaks the clinch
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Efrain Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santiago lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Efrain Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santiago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efrain Santiago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demarcus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens is looking to clinch.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Owens counters by moving into the clinch.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owens wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson drops Owens with a beautiful combination! Owens stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
Owens is rocked!
It looks like Gunnar Owens has been cut.
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Owens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Owens counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Owens keeps it at a distance.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Owens blocks the low kick.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Owens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Owens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Owens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owens prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson looks gassed!
Owens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Owens isn't so interested in that idea.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Owens scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Owens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson kicks Owens off and gets to his feet.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Owens counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Owens finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Owens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Owens scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Owens looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Owens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Demarcus Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Owens with that takedown attempt.
Owens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Owens is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Owens slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demarcus Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Owens.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Owens back into the cage.
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!
Owens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson scores with a jab. Owens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Owens'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.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Owens on that attempt.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side.
Demarcus Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Owens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson bucks Owens off and manages to get back to his feet!
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Owens counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Owens moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Owens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Owens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Owens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Owens jumps back.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Owens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Owens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Owens wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Owens.
Owens is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Owens is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Owens prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson kicks off Owens and gets to his feet.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Owens pushes him off.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Owens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Owens's head but Owens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Owens.
No luck for Owens with that takedown attempt.
Gunnar Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owens shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Owens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson feints and then cracks Owens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Owens down.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Owens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
No luck for Owens with that takedown attempt.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Owens in a clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Owens is out of range.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Owens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Owens in a clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Owens.
Jackson darts in and clinches Owens up against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owens moves away.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Owens.
Jackson forces Owens back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson has his feet on Owens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Owens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Owens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Owens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Owens trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Owens is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Owens throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Owens counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Owens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Owens has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Owens jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Owens around his waist. Owens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Owens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Owens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Owens fails to land the takedown.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson lands with a hook. Owens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Horrible takedown by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson pushes Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Owens circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Owens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Owens counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Owens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Owens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnar Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owens slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Owens misses with a wild combination.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Owens circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Owens shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Owens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson clinches.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson lands with a hook. Owens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Owens.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Owens counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Owens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson digs a good hook to Owens's body.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Owens.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarcus Jackson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Rodriguez de Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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148 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luiz Rodriguez de Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Price!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez de Lima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Price tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodriguez de Lima lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ryan Price has been cut.
Rodriguez de Lima pulls Price into guard.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez de Lima is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez de Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Price drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez de Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez de Lima manages to kick Price off! Price jumps back into Rodriguez de Lima's guard.
Rodriguez de Lima has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Price should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rodriguez de Lima has tightened it up now! Price should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Rodriguez de Lima!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Canadian Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tszyu has chosen Badstreet Atlanta Ga as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Canadian Kid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kostya Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu swings for the body but Canadian Kid moves out of range.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Canadian Kid saw that one coming.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Canadian Kid moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that Canadian Kid avoids nicely.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Canadian Kid's head but Canadian Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canadian Kid throws the kick towards the body but Tszyu avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canadian Kid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tszyu.
Canadian Kid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canadian Kid. That's going to slow Tszyu down.
Canadian Kid ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Jason Canadian Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Canadian Kid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tszyu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that half lands.
Canadian Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Canadian Kid moves out of range of the strikes.
Canadian Kid slips a jab from Tszyu.
Canadian Kid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Canadian Kid moves away and avoids it.
Canadian Kid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tszyu.
Canadian Kid misses with a double jab
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canadian Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canadian Kid misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Canadian Kid there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canadian Kid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tszyu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tszyu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canadian Kid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Canadian Kid. No joy for Tszyu on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid looks to land a combination but Tszyu avoids it well.
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canadian Kid throws a sloppy head kick and Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Canadian Kid moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Canadian Kid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canadian Kid throws out a leg kick but Tszyu moves out of range and Canadian Kid only half commits.
Tszyu thows a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Canadian Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Canadian Kid swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Canadian Kid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though.
Canadian Kid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Canadian Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Canadian Kid saw that one coming.
Canadian Kid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tszyu if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canadian Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Canadian Kid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Canadian Kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu 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.
Donk. Canadian Kid catches Tszyu right on the button with a cross.
Canadian Kid moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
Jason Canadian Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid wants to clinch but Tszyu slips to the side
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Canadian Kid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tszyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canadian Kid.
Jason Canadian Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Canadian Kid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Canadian Kid lands a high kick!
Canadian Kid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canadian Kid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tszyu throws a hook but Canadian Kid blocks it.
Canadian Kid has managed to clinch.
Canadian Kid is pressed up against the cage. Tszyu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Canadian Kid down to the mat. Canadian Kid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Canadian Kid moves into range and clinches up with Tszyu.
Tszyu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Canadian Kid trying to control the position.
Canadian Kid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tszyu is looking to work some ground and pound but Canadian Kid has wrist control.
Tszyu tries to free his leg and advance position but Canadian Kid is retaining full guard.
Tszyu is breathing heavily.
Tszyu is looking to work some ground and pound but Canadian Kid has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canadian Kid wants to stand up but Tszyu is controlling him.
Canadian Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid wants to stand and escape but Tszyu is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canadian Kid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canadian Kid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canadian Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canadian Kid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Canadian Kid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tszyu looking for a takedown.
Jason Canadian Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Tszyu.
Canadian Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canadian Kid trying to land knees to the body.
Canadian Kid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Canadian Kid lands an elbow just above Tszyu 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid is looking to control Tszyu's arms but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Canadian Kid has his back to the cage.
Canadian Kid just leaning against Tszyu, taking a breather.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Canadian Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canadian Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canadian Kid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Canadian Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canadian Kid lands a body punch.
Canadian Kid is working Tszyu over against the cage.
Canadian Kid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Canadian Kid - that landed with a thud.
Canadian Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Canadian Kid lands an uppercut.
Tszyu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canadian Kid is leaning against Tszyu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Canadian Kid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tszyu's defenses.
Canadian Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand underneath Tszyu's ribcage. Tszyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Canadian Kid with a knee to the head.
Canadian Kid lands a body shot.
Canadian Kid presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canadian Kid gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu is working for takedown but Canadian Kid is calmly controlling the position for now.
Canadian Kid is working Tszyu over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid scores with a shoulder strike.
Canadian Kid lands a shot to the body.
Tszyu can't get the takedown.
Canadian Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Canadian Kid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Canadian Kid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tszyu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Canadian Kid keeps control of Tszyu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Canadian Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Tszyu avoids the damage to the body.
Tszyu tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
Canadian Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canadian Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Canadian Kid - that landed with a thud.
Tszyu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canadian Kid prevents the takedown attempt.
Tszyu managing to block the knees to the body from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid pushes Tszyu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tszyu tries for a takedown but Canadian Kid manages to get underhooks.
Canadian Kid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canadian Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canadian Kid stops a takedown attempt from Tszyu.
Tszyu has hold of one of Canadian Kid's legs. Canadian Kid is fighting the takedown attempt but Tszyu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tszyu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tszyu has gone for a leg lock! Canadian Kid slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tszyu's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Canadian Kid dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Canadian Kid lands a high kick!
Tszyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canadian Kid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a one two! Canadian Kid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canadian Kid throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canadian Kid ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canadian Kid slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Canadian Kid lands a glancing blow to the side of Tszyu's head.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the body
and Canadian Kid counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Canadian Kid wants to clinch but Tszyu slips to the side
and Tszyu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canadian Kid misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Canadian Kid there.
Danga de danga de dang - Tszyu scores with a four punch combination!
Canadian Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canadian Kid throws a leg kick which misses Tszyu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tszyu tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Canadian Kid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tszyu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canadian Kid tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Canadian Kid is looking to slow Tszyu down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid cracks Tszyu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu tries to keep at a distance but Canadian Kid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Canadian Kid lands a nice elbow.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
Tszyu tries to score a body lock takedown but Canadian Kid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Canadian Kid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canadian Kid lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid lands with a left to the head.
Canadian Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canadian Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canadian Kid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand underneath Tszyu's ribcage. Tszyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canadian Kid wants to stall.
Canadian Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Canadian Kid.
Tszyu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canadian Kid gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canadian Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canadian Kid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
Tszyu wants a takedown.
Jason Canadian Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Tszyu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canadian Kid.
Jason Canadian Kid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canadian Kid lands an elbow inside that Tszyu shrugs off.
Tszyu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Canadian Kid gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
A short left from Canadian Kid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Canadian Kid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tszyu.
Canadian Kid is working Tszyu over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Canadian Kid - that landed with a thud.
Canadian Kid cracks Tszyu with a nice body shot.
Canadian Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canadian Kid lands a nice uppercut.
Tszyu jumps guard but Canadian Kid stands there with Tszyu around his waist. Tszyu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Canadian Kid lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canadian Kid trying to control the position but instead, Tszyu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Canadian Kid into the cage.
Tszyu can't get the takedown.
Canadian Kid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canadian Kid cracks Tszyu with a nice body shot.
Canadian Kid lands a nice elbow.
Canadian Kid connects with a knee to the head.
Canadian Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canadian Kid cracks Tszyu with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canadian Kid lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Canadian Kid.
Tszyu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Canadian Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canadian Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Canadian Kid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Canadian Kid clearly takes 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.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Canadian Kid moved out of range.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
Tszyu shoots for a double leg takedown but Canadian Kid sprawls well. He's pushed Tszyu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canadian Kid slips under a jab.
Canadian Kid scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu misses with a straight right.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canadian Kid.
Tszyu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Canadian Kid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
Tszyu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canadian Kid. Canadian Kid obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu misses with a combination
and Canadian Kid makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tszyu really felt that one!
Canadian Kid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
Canadian Kid lands a jab to the head.
Canadian Kid jabs at Tszyu's body.
Canadian Kid throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
Canadian Kid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canadian Kid.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tszyu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Canadian Kid - the referee stops the clock and Tszyu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Canadian Kid. Tszyu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Canadian Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canadian Kid scores with a nice body kick.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canadian Kid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid lands a jab to the nose.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canadian Kid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canadian Kid as he jumps to the side.
Canadian Kid scores with a leg kick.
Canadian Kid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tszyu at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tszyu can do to turn this around?
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jason Canadian Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Tszyu.
Canadian Kid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Canadian Kid lands a head kick!
Canadian Kid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Canadian Kid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canadian Kid lands a high kick!
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canadian Kid misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Canadian Kid had his way with Kostya Tszyu in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Canadian Kid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canadian Kid moves out of range of the strikes.
Canadian Kid wants to clinch.
Canadian Kid throws a sloppy head kick and Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Canadian Kid.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
Canadian Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Canadian Kid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Canadian Kid.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Canadian Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
A head kick misses from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canadian Kid.
A head kick from Canadian Kid lands but Tszyu takes it in his stride.
Canadian Kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canadian Kid throws a right and a left that Tszyu avoids nicely.
Canadian Kid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canadian Kid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Canadian Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tszyu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tszyu tries to pass to full mount but Canadian Kid defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu trying to advance position but Canadian Kid counters by regaining guard.
Canadian Kid trying to control the position.
Canadian Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tszyu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canadian Kid is keeping the position for now.
Canadian Kid has control of Tszyu's left arm, preventing Tszyu from doing any damage.
Canadian Kid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tszyu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tszyu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tszyu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Canadian Kid is pressing down on Tszyu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jason Canadian Kid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tszyu stopping the sweep attempt from Canadian Kid.
Tszyu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Canadian Kid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Canadian Kid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Canadian Kid!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
I think Canadian Kid 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 49:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Canadian Kid!
Jason Canadian Kid is the new lightweight champion!
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