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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Let the Bodies Hit the Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Parts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Brown!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parts lands with a cross.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Parts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Parts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Parts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parts keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Parts finds it's target.
Brown is rocked!
Parts throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Parts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parts lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Parts!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sparring Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miracle Marijuana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Miracle Marijuana enters the cage!
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparring Partner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miracle Marijuana !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marijuana is looking to clinch.
Partner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marijuana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partner shoots in for a takedown but Marijuana shows good takedown defense.
Partner swats away the attempt to clinch by Marijuana .
Marijuana is looking to clinch.
Partner throws a big shot that misses.
Marijuana tries to clinch up.
Partner just misses with a punch to the body.
Marijuana doesn't manage to clinch there - Partner circles away.
Partner misses with a hook. Marijuana ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marijuana slips under a jab from Partner.
Partner just misses with a punch to the body.
Marijuana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marijuana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Partner keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner missing with a left hand there. Marijuana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marijuana tries to clinch up but Partner circles away and keeps his distance.
Marijuana is looking to clinch but Partner is avoiding it.
Marijuana ducks right into an uppercut from Partner.
Marijuana scores with a three punch combo!
Marijuana darts in and clinches Partner up against the cage.
Partner prevents Marijuana from breaking the clinch.
Marijuana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partner blocks an elbow strike.
Partner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marijuana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Partner dodges an elbow strike from Marijuana .
Partner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marijuana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marijuana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marijuana prevents Partner from breaking the clinch.
Marijuana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Partner walks away with a smile on his face. Marijuana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Partner misses the target.
Partner throws a looping overhand right but Marijuana ducks down to avoid it.
Marijuana ducks under a wild hook from Partner.
Marijuana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marijuana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Partner.
Partner misses with an uppercut. Marijuana saw that one coming.
Marijuana wants to clinch.
Marijuana moves out of range of the strikes.
Partner misses with a hook.
Marijuana moves in looking to clinch but Partner pushes him off.
Marijuana moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marijuana tries to clinch there but Partner circles away.
Partner misses with a body shot.
Marijuana throws a head kick that misses.
Partner misses with a straight right.
Partner looks to land a right hand but Marijuana moved out of range.
Partner feints and as Marijuana raises his hands in defense, Partner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marijuana keeping full guard, as Partner tries to pass.
Partner landing some decent shots from guard.
Partner drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Partner as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Marijuana screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Partner! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sparring Partner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between todd labod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Crunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Captain Crunch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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222 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, todd labod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Captain Crunch!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like todd labod has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by labod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch tries to buck labod off but labod is having none of it.
Crunch struggling a bit here.
labod trying to control the position but Crunch is working away.
You can see the frustration on Crunch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crunch tries to buck labod off but labod is having none of it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Crunch can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
labod shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crunch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crunch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
labod could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
labod is squirming around, avoiding Crunch's attempts to control the action.
Crunch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crunch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as labod is looking to escape.
labod is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
labod tries to hold on but Crunch pushes him away.
Crunch lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
labod working to try and regain half guard.
Crunch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
labod defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crunch.
Crunch tries to control but labod wriggling away.
Crunch lands a nice shot to the head.
Crunch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch controlling from the full mount.
Crunch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. labod looks a forlorn figure.
labod really wants to buck Crunch off and get back to his feet.
labod is squirming around, avoiding Crunch's attempts to control the action.
labod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crunch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crunch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crunch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crunch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crunch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Crunch with the ground and pound from mount.
Crunch with shots to the head and body - labod looks very uncomfortable down there.
Crunch trying to control but labod is having none of it.
Crunch landing strikes from the mount and labod is in trouble!
labod is breathing heavily.
Crunch content just to control the position here.
Crunch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crunch dominating with strikes here.
Crunch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crunch trying to control but labod is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Crunch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on todd labod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
labod circles away from the clinch attempt.
A leg kick checked by labod.
labod gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crunch won't allow labod to sweep him here.
labod keeping moving, preventing Crunch from controlling successfully.
Crunch stands and throws labod's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crunch controlling from side mount.
labod is not content to let Crunch control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but labod is avoiding damage well.
Crunch lands an elbow.
Crunch scoring with punches and elbows.
Crunch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but labod is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Crunch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crunch prefers to stall for the moment though.
labod gets back to half guard.
labod flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
labod keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crunch content to control rather than advance.
labod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
labod is trying to control but can't.
labod on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crunch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crunch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch slows the pace down in half guard.
Crunch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but labod sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but labod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crunch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. labod defending well though.
Crunch controlling the action here.
labod kicks off Crunch and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from Crunch.
labod closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crunch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by labod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch misses with a low kick.
Crunch forces labod back against the cage and clinches.
Crunch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crunch gets through labod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crunch pulls labod into guard.
Crunch has his foot on labod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. labod works his way back into a safe position though.
Crunch looking to control.
labod preventing the sweep.
Crunch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for labod!
Crunch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch wants to finish this one by submission but labod is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crunch.
labod is squirming around, avoiding Crunch's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Crunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on todd labod's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crunch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crunch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent labod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crunch thows a body kick. labod tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch drops labod with a beautiful combination! labod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crunch is looking for the KO!
Crunch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crunch lands in his opponent's guard.
Captain Crunch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crunch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crunch gets to his feet - labod follows without any prompting.
Crunch catches labod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crunch scores a takedown into full mount!
Crunch scoring with strikes but labod is staying in there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch looking for a guillotine from mount but labod is having none of it.
Crunch with a couple of short strikes.
labod is working to get back to half guard.
Crunch landing strikes from the mount.
Crunch controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Crunch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crunch looking to control but labod is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crunch controlling the position easily from mount.
Crunch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crunch lands a big shot there that rocks labod but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crunch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crunch with a couple of short strikes.
Crunch controlling the pace for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Captain Crunch just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as labod blocks the leg kick.
labod shoots in for a double leg but Crunch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
labod misses with a takedown
and Crunch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crunch.
Crunch wants to get back to striking at distance but labod won't allow it.
Crunch successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crunch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in labod's guard.
labod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crunch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crunch won't allow labod to get back to his feet.
Crunch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Crunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crunch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Crunch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Spang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marshall Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Spang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mathers wants to clinch up but Spang keeps it at a distance.
Spang closes the distance and clinches.
Mathers stalling in the clinch but Spang improves position.
Mathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathers trying to control the position but instead, Spang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mathers into the cage.
Spang throws an elbow that misses.
Spang looking to throw knees to the head but Mathers is blocking nicely.
Spang landing knees to the head.
Spang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spang throws an elbow that misses.
Spang landing knees to the head.
Spang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mathers has a couple of punches blocked by Spang.
Spang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Spang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spang throws a series of punches but Mathers avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spang.
Spang misses with a series of wild punches.
Spang rushes Mathers and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spang.
Spang tries a knee to the head but Mathers blocks it.
Spang connects with a knee to the head.
Spang looks gassed!
Spang tries to land a knee to the head but Mathers blocks with his arms.
Spang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mathers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spang uses from the top position.
Mathers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spang!
Mathers looking to secure an arm triangle but Spang defends it well.
Mathers wants to control the pace but Spang is squirming around nicely.
Mathers wants to finish this one by submission but Spang is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mathers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Spang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spang looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spang is refusing to be controlled, as Mathers sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mathers stops Spang from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathers throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mathers clinches up against the cage.
Mathers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mathers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mathers blocks the elbow strike.
Mathers blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mathers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Spang.
Mathers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spang prevents it.
Spang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mathers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mathers avoids a wild elbow strike from Spang.
Mathers is trying to break the clinch but Spang has him pressed against the cage.
Spang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mathers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spang uses from the top position.
Mathers wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spang stands and steps away. Mathers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spang tries to bum rush Mathers with a series of wild strikes but Mathers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spang looks to land a combination. Mathers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mathers darts in and clinches Spang up against the cage.
Spang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spang lands a head shot.
Marshall Mathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spang doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathers circles away.
Spang misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Spang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spang fails to land with a series of punches.
Spang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathers moves into range and clinches up with Spang.
Mathers tries to throw a body punch but Spang avoids it by throwing Mathers back against the cage.
Spang presses Mathers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mathers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mathers moves in looking to clinch but Spang pushes him off.
Spang stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spang looks to land a combination but Mathers avoids it well.
Mathers dodges the punch combination from Spang.
Mathers shoots in looking for a takedown. Spang tries to sprawl out of it but Mathers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Mathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spang fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathers is looking to clinch.
Mathers moves in looking to clinch but Spang pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathers dodges the punch combination from Spang.
Mathers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spang has managed to clinch.
Spang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mathers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mathers wants to get back to striking at distance but Spang won't allow it.
Spang is leaning against Mathers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spang missing with knees to the body.
Spang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathers dodges an elbow strike from Spang.
Mathers blocks the elbow strike.
Spang tries a knee to the head but Mathers blocks it.
Mathers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spang walks away with a smile on his face. Mathers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Mathers or perhaps it was just good defense by Spang which made him look bad.
Spang swinging wilding here.
Spang misses with a double jab.
Mathers avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spang fails to land with a series of punches.
Spang misses with a few strikes there.
Mathers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mathers wants to clinch.
Spang throws a series of punches but Mathers avoids them all with ease.
Mathers misses with a takedown attempt - Spang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathers.
Spang throws a right and a left that Mathers avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spang!
Mathers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spang.
Mathers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Spang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spang throws a right and a left that Mathers avoids nicely.
Spang scoring well with a low kick there.
Spang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mathers backs up against the cage.
Spang tries to bum rush Mathers with a series of wild strikes but Mathers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathers shoots in for a double leg but Spang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mathers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spang is looking to improve his position.
Mathers is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mathers controlling the action here.
Mathers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spang defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mathers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spang - the referee stops the clock and Mathers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spang. Mathers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spang clobbers Mathers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mathers blocks it with crossed arms.
Mathers throws a head punch that misses.
Spang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mathers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mathers stalling.
Spang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mathers.
Spang misses with a knee strike.
Spang misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spang misses with a knee strike.
Mathers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mathers wants to stall.
Spang scores with a knee to the head.
Mathers throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spang misses with a knee to the head.
Spang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mathers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spang smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Mathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathers closes the distance and clinches up with Spang, looking for a takedown. Mathers pushes Spang against the cage but Spang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spang scores with a one two! Mathers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mathers wants to clinch.
Jab from Spang.
Spang clinches.
Mathers breaks the clinch.
Spang pushes Mathers up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathers takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers fails to pull guard.
Mathers tries to pull guard but Spang won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Spang.
Spang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mathers tries to pull guard but Spang won't allow it.
Spang works on Mathers's body with a couple of short punches.
Mathers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mathers shoots in but no luck this time.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Spang is trying desperately to improve position.
Spang tries to lock up and control but Mathers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers with shots to the head and body - Spang looks very uncomfortable down there.
Spang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spang is bucking up trying to escape but Mathers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mathers lands a big elbow.
Spang is looking to improve his position but Mathers isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Spang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spang is looking to improve his position but Mathers isn't that keen on the idea.
Mathers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mathers working for a submission but Spang is keeping him at bay.
Mathers tries to control but Spang wriggling away.
Mathers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Spang turns into him and now he's in Mathers's guard.
Marshall Mathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Spang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathers looking for a guillotine here but Spang defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spang 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Haruki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haruki comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Without Honor Or Humanity - Tomoyasu Hotei. Richards is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Psycho Holiday. Ryan Richards will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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149 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuo Haruki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Richards!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Haruki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Richards looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Richards tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haruki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richards throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Haruki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haruki trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards parries the strikes from Haruki easily there. Haruki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Richards to escape.
Haruki tries to score with some ground and pound. Richards controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haruki pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Haruki drags the fight down to the ground.
Haruki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haruki has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
Richards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haruki looking for a sweep. Not yet Haruki, not yet.
Richards wants to control from the top but Haruki keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haruki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haruki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richards's guard.
Haruki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Richards trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Haruki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards trying to control but Haruki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haruki is trying to keep Richards in close.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haruki throws a couple of heel strikes.
Haruki keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haruki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Richards manages to get back to half guard.
Haruki is breathing heavily.
Haruki prevents Richards from improving his position.
Richards manages to get to full guard.
Haruki stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haruki wants to stand but Richards is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haruki trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards looking to control.
Haruki pushing down on Richards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Richards trying to control here.
Haruki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Haruki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richards fails with the takedown
and Haruki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richards's guard.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haruki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richards has escaped and now he's on top!
Richards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Richards trying to control the position but Haruki is working away.
Haruki manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to control but Haruki is keeping him busy.
Richards is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Haruki is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haruki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haruki has clasped his hands together around Richards's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes there by Haruki.
Haruki tries to move to mount but Richards blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards manages to work his way to half guard, despite Haruki's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to hold on to Haruki's head to control him but Haruki postures up.
Richards is staying active underneath Haruki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Richards moves into full guard.
Haruki content to stall in guard here.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haruki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richards manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haruki has Richards in his guard.
Haruki being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control but Haruki is working from the bottom.
Kazuo Haruki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haruki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Richards is working to get back to half guard.
Richards tries to hold on but Haruki pushes him away.
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.
Richards working to try and regain half guard.
Haruki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Richards wants to hold on but Haruki pushes him away.
Richards can't escape the position.
Richards wants to hold on but Haruki pushes him away.
Haruki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haruki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Richards because Haruki loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Haruki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haruki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richards's guard.
Richards punching from the bottom.
Haruki looking to sit in guard and control but Richards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haruki keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Haruki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haruki stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards is trying to control the position but Haruki postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haruki has passed into half guard!
Richards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haruki.
Haruki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Richards!
Haruki looking to control but Richards is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Richards that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Haruki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Richards manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richards sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Richards is controlling Haruki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haruki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richards misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Richards trying to hold on to Haruki's head to control him but Haruki postures up.
Haruki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Richards trying to hold on to Haruki's head to control him but Haruki postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haruki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richards trying to control from the bottom.
Haruki gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Richards dodges the punch combination from Haruki.
Ryan Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haruki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haruki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haruki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Haruki.
Richards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Haruki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haruki wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haruki looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Haruki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haruki 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Haruki!
Kazuo Haruki retains his featherweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jashon McKnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Raul Santiago has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jashon McKnight!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McKnight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McKnight fails to land the takedown.
McKnight tries to move into range but Santiago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKnight shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but McKnight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raul Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jashon McKnight.
McKnight fails to land the takedown.
McKnight fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago throws a pinpoint strike between McKnight's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends McKnight crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Santiago scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raul Santiago!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Poulain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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158 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Poulain!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Poulain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Poulain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Poulain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramirez but Ramirez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from Poulain. Poulain gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesus Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Poulain.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Poulain with a series of wild strikes but Poulain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Poulain is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramirez!
It looks like David Poulain has been cut.
Poulain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Poulain shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Poulain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poulain misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Poulain avoids nicely.
Jesus Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poulain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramirez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramirez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramirez lands an overhand right.
Poulain looks gassed!
Poulain tries to keep at a distance but Ramirez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramirez breaks the clinch.
Ramirez forces Poulain back against the cage and clinches.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
Ramirez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ramirez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poulain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice combo by Ramirez! Oh, that's hurt him - Poulain falls to the canvas and Ramirez follows him into side control.
Poulain is rocked!
Ramirez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Poulain is still in real trouble! Can Ramirez finish him?
Poulain trying to control but Ramirez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Poulain seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramirez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ramirez scores with strikes from the back.
Ramirez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Poulain grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Poulain buck him off.
Ramirez lands a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Poulain from escaping the position.
Ramirez scores with strikes from the back.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
Ramirez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Poulain to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Poulain tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Ramirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Poulain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Poulain moves out of range.
Ramirez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramirez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poulain prevents Ramirez from getting back to his feet.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poulain.
Poulain throws a strike but Ramirez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Poulain has wrist control.
Poulain wants to stand and escape but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poulain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez gets to his feet - Poulain follows without any prompting.
Poulain is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses.
Poulain avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jesus Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Poulain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poulain slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Jesus Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Poulain shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Poulain avoids nicely.
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Poulain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poulain closes the distance but Ramirez moves to the side
and Ramirez counters by moving into the clinch.
Poulain jumps guard but Ramirez stands there with Poulain around his waist. Poulain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez tests Poulain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Poulain avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poulain instigates a clinch.
Poulain stalling in the clinch but Ramirez improves position.
Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Poulain moves out of range.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poulain blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulain avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramirez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jesus Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Poulain.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Poulain with a series of wild strikes but Poulain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poulain dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Ramirez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Poulain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Poulain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Poulain prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poulain is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez pushes Poulain off looking to stand but Poulain dives back in and keeps control.
Poulain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poulain is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poulain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poulain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirez defending well though.
Poulain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poulain at a distance.
Ramirez lands with a nice combination. Poulain backs away looking to recover.
Ramirez clinches but Poulain breaks the clinch
and Poulain counters with a leg kick.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poulain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez lands a nice shot that snaps Poulain's head back.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poulain counters with a takedown into side control.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez sneaks back into half guard.
Poulain seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poulain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poulain's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Poulain is looking for a way out.
Poulain rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez is landing with strikes from the back.
Poulain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Poulain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ramirez scores with punches from the back.
Ramirez connects with a big shot to the side of Poulain's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Poulain right now.
Ramirez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ramirez.
I would not like to be Poulain right now.
Ramirez landing with strikes.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Poulain's body.
Ramirez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
David Poulain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesus Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poulain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramirez 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Vea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerardo Arcani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Vea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerardo Arcani!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Arcani or perhaps it was just good defense by Vea which made him look bad.
Vea keeps the fight on the outside.
Arcani closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vea to the mat! Vea manages to get full guard.
Arcani throws a big right hand that misses.
Vea keeping moving, preventing Arcani from controlling successfully.
Vea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arcani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vea!
Vea controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vea working away.
Vea wants to stand but Arcani has his arm trapped.
Vea laying and praying for a moment but Arcani takes advantage and regains half guard.
Vea wants to get back to his feet.
Vea prevents Arcani from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arcani is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Vea pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vea lands a lovely overhand right.
Vea swings for the body but Arcani moves out of range.
Arcani with a hook.
Arcani takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Gerardo Arcani has been cut.
Vea misses with a hook. Arcani ducked under it nicely.
Vea cracks a nice hook into Arcani's ribs.
Arcani throws a jab when Vea was well out of range.
Dominic Vea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arcani looks gassed!
Good standup being displayed there by Vea as he connects with a hook.
Vea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Vea misses.
Vea misses with a wild combination.
Arcani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vea as he avoids it easily.
Arcani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vea finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcani's head.
A combination from Vea does no damage.
Vea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcani was well out of range. Poor timing from Vea.
Vea throws a good cross that connects.
Arcani shoots for a double leg takedown but Vea sprawls well. He's pushed Arcani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dominic Vea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerardo Arcani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vea throws a nice looking combination but Arcani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vea waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Arcani.
Arcani moves out of range of the strikes.
Vea connects with a nice looking jab.
Dominic Vea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vea as he jumps to the side.
Vea scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arcani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Gerardo Arcani's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vea clobbers Arcani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vea with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Vea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerardo Arcani'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.
Vea lands a jab.
Arcani tries for a takedown but Vea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vea scores with a jab to the body.
Arcani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vea.
Vea throws a jab when Arcani was well out of range.
A punch combination from Vea misses.
Vea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arcani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vea with a jab.
Vea throws a big shot that misses.
Arcani throws a jab when Vea was well out of range.
Vea moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcani is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcani avoids the body shot from Vea.
Vea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dominic Vea is winning the standup battle so far.
Vea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcani can do to turn this around?
Arcani avoids the body shot from Vea.
Arcani fails with the takedown.
Arcani slips a jab from Vea.
Vea swings for the body but Arcani moves out of range.
Vea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vea misses with a two punch combination.
Arcani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dominic Vea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerardo Arcani.
Vea lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vea connects with a single shot there.
The cut above Gerardo Arcani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vea lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vea lands a glancing blow to the side of Arcani's head.
Vea thuds his right hand into Arcani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Vea.
Arcani blocks a jab.
Vea lands a two punch combo.
Vea connects with a nice looking jab.
Vea jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vea stalks Arcani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arcani's face. Arcani staggers backwards, shaken.
Gerardo Arcani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vea thuds his right hand into Arcani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arcani takes one to the chin there.
Vea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arcani.
Vea misses with a wild body shot.
Vea scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Vea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vea.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gerardo Arcani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dominic Vea!
Dominic Vea is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Whatever - Our Lady Peace. David Hari will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Benoit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Hari!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit lands a slapping body shot.
Benoit could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benoit is stalling in the full guard.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hari is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benoit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hari for as long as he can get away with.
Benoit throwing strikes but missing.
Hari looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit is stalling in the full guard.
Benoit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benoit controlling from the top position.
Benoit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benoit controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chris Benoit just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Benoit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Benoit working the head and body with strikes.
Hari taking some punishment here, with Benoit in his half guard.
Benoit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benoit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hari is just riding it out for now. Benoit eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is trying for a kimura here. Hari looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Benoit wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Benoit!
Chris Benoit retains his heavyweight title!
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