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SFC 59 - Gold vs. Knight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Tootoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill has chosen Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. 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 Bret Hill was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Tootoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hill!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tootoo blocks a jab.
Tootoo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tootoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tootoo ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Tootoo's shoulder, as Tootoo tries to avoid the shot.
Bret Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill misses with a hook. Tootoo ducked under it nicely.
Tootoo shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tootoo moves away from the strike by Hill.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Tootoo moved out of range.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tootoo.
Tootoo lands a right hook to the body.
Hill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tootoo tries to avoid it but Hill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tootoo to the ground. Tootoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill throws a hook but Tootoo avoids it easily.
Tootoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill catches Tootoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice sprawl there from Tootoo as Hill shoots in.
Tootoo ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Tootoo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tootoo slips under a jab from Hill.
Hill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tootoo. Tootoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tootoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Tootoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tootoo slips a straight right by Hill.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hill. That's going to slow Tootoo down.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tootoo slips under a jab from Hill.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Tootoo saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Tootoo slips under a jab from Hill.
A big right from Hill misses.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tootoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hill scores with the left hand. Tootoo knows he should have avoided that one.
Hill throws a hook but Tootoo avoids it easily.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Tootoo moved out of range.
A jab from Hill misses.
Hill clinches.
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tootoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tootoo looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tootoo 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 Hill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tootoo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Tootoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tootoo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hill takes a swing at Tootoo's ribcage but misses.
Tootoo misses with a few strikes there.
Tootoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tootoo is breathing heavily.
Tootoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tootoo staying out of range there.
Hill closes the distance and pushes Tootoo back into the cage.
Hill with a knee to the head.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Jab from Hill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Tootoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tootoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tootoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Tootoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Tootoo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hill misses with a hook. Tootoo ducked under it nicely.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Tootoo's shoulder, as Tootoo tries to avoid the shot.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Tootoo slips the punch.
Hill cracks a nice hook into Tootoo's ribs.
Hill connects with a single shot there.
Tootoo blocks a head kick by Hill.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tootoo.
Hill with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hill misses with a kick to the body.
Bret Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Tootoo! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Tootoo is rocked!
Hill loads up on a big left hand. Tootoo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hill looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tootoo can't hide his disappointment, as Hill celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bret Hill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam MacIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacIntyre comes into the arena with Forever, by Throwdown blaring out of the sound system. Sheen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mighty Ducks. Adam MacIntyre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam MacIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacIntyre.
Sheen stalks MacIntyre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacIntyre's face. MacIntyre staggers backwards, shaken.
MacIntyre dives in and grabs Sheen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheen pushes down on MacIntyre's head and hops out.
Sheen misses with a body shot.
MacIntyre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheen is fending him off so far but MacIntyre persists. Nope, Sheen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam MacIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheen leaves MacIntyre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacIntyre shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheen tries to sprawl out of it but MacIntyre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Sheen.
Sheen throws a nice looking combination but MacIntyre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheen wants it to stay on the feet.
Sheen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacIntyre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacIntyre.
Sheen bucks up and tries to throw MacIntyre off but instead MacIntyre has got his back!
Sheen wants to get back to his feet.
MacIntyre lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
MacIntyre lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sheen covering up well under a barage of strikes.
MacIntyre scores with punches and elbows.
Sheen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen is trying to stand back up.
MacIntyre is looking for the choke from the back position but Sheen is controlling his hands well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacIntyre missing with punches from the back.
MacIntyre wants to control the position but Sheen frees himself and scrambles - MacIntyre manages to regain control in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from MacIntyre are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sheen is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
MacIntyre misses with the ground and pound.
Sheen prevents MacIntyre from improving position.
Sheen wants to get back to his feet but MacIntyre drags him back down.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacIntyre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacIntyre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sheen sprawls well initially but MacIntyre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sheen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheen as he avoids it easily.
MacIntyre is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Sheen. No joy for MacIntyre on that attempt.
MacIntyre walks into a stiff left hand from Sheen.
Sheen jabs MacIntyre right on the nose. MacIntyre blinks but takes it well.
Sheen looks to land a combination but MacIntyre avoids it well.
MacIntyre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheen.
MacIntyre forces Sheen back against the cage and clinches.
MacIntyre displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sheen up against the cage.
MacIntyre gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
MacIntyre is working for takedown but Sheen is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam MacIntyre dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sheen gets the takedown into side control.
MacIntyre is looking to regain half guard here but Sheen keeps moving and retains side control.
MacIntyre struggling a bit here.
MacIntyre is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
MacIntyre is not content to let Sheen control the position.
MacIntyre is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIntyre manages to get back to half guard.
Sheen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacIntyre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacIntyre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacIntyre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
MacIntyre working the head and body with strikes.
MacIntyre misses with a head shot. Sheen uses the momentum to regain guard.
MacIntyre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacIntyre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sheen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sheen has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacIntyre looking for a sweep. Not yet MacIntyre, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sheen is aware though and is defending well.
MacIntyre looking for a guillotine here but Sheen defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sheen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sheen trying to control the position from guard on top but MacIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacIntyre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sheen.
Sheen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacIntyre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacIntyre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheen is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sheen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacIntyre.
MacIntyre misses with a takedown attempt
and Sheen counters with a left to the body.
Sheen throws a series of punches but MacIntyre moves out of range.
MacIntyre closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Sheen counter with a right hand.
MacIntyre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sheen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sheen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
MacIntyre fails with the takedown
and MacIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam MacIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A lazy left from Sheen finds it's target.
MacIntyre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adam MacIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacIntyre.
Sheen moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacIntyre tries for a takedown but Sheen circles away easily
and Sheen counters with a left and a right that stings MacIntyre.
MacIntyre shoots and misses
and Sheen counters with a stiff right hand.
MacIntyre fails with the takedown
and Sheen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sheen.
Sheen wants to control from the top but MacIntyre keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Sheen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A left lands for Sheen.
Sheen misses with a two punch combination.
MacIntyre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sheen sprawls well initially but MacIntyre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacIntyre is trying to control the action in half guard but Sheen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adam MacIntyre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sheen is looking to control MacIntyre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sheen avoid being mounted?
Sheen is refusing to be controlled, as MacIntyre sits in half guard.
Sheen kicks off MacIntyre and gets to his feet.
MacIntyre shoots and misses
enabling Sheen to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacIntyre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sheen regains half guard, as MacIntyre was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen is trying to stand.
MacIntyre wants to pass to mount but Sheen is defending the position.
Sheen is trying to stand.
MacIntyre thows a huge punch but Sheen dodges it nicely.
MacIntyre is trying to control the action in half guard but Sheen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacIntyre throwing shots but Sheen is blocking nicely.
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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacIntyre shoots and misses
and Sheen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacIntyre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheen pulls his head out easily.
Sheen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MacIntyre is trying to get back to full guard.
Sheen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sheen tries to pass to full mount but MacIntyre defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacIntyre taking some punishment here, with Sheen in his half guard.
Sheen is looking to advance position but MacIntyre won't allow it.
MacIntyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacIntyre trying to control here.
MacIntyre is in trouble now - Sheen has advanced to mount!
MacIntyre is desperately trying to improve his position but Sheen has a good base and remains in mount.
Sheen tries to control but MacIntyre wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheen looking for a guillotine from mount but MacIntyre is having none of it.
Sheen prevents MacIntyre from getting the reversal.
Sheen is working for a guillotine from mount but MacIntyre frees his head quite easily.
MacIntyre is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Sheen.
MacIntyre wants to control but Sheen is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Sheen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sheen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Sheen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Vanvalkenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanvalkenburg has chosen Enter Sandman - Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Vanvalkenburg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanvalkenburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stinson shoots in for a takedown but Vanvalkenburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stinson.
Vanvalkenburg forces Stinson back against the cage and clinches.
Vanvalkenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stinsons head.
Vanvalkenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Vanvalkenburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stinson looks to clinch
and Stinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanvalkenburg throws a series of strikes that have Stinson backpedaling.
It looks like Barney Stinson has been cut.
Vanvalkenburg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stinson.
Vanvalkenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stinson is trying to break the clinch but Vanvalkenburg is controlling him.
Stinson takes a shot to the head.
Vanvalkenburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vanvalkenburg throws a sloppy head kick and Stinson moves out of range easily.
Vanvalkenburg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vanvalkenburg throws a head kick but Stinson moves out of range.
Stinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vanvalkenburg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vanvalkenburg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanvalkenburg has managed to clinch.
Stinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vanvalkenburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanvalkenburg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Stinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stinson tries for a takedown but Vanvalkenburg manages to get underhooks.
Vanvalkenburg lands a left hand.
Stinson takes a shot to the head.
Vanvalkenburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a wild body shot.
Vanvalkenburg misses the shot to the body.
Stinson shoots and misses
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a good low kick that Stinson was not able to check.
Vanvalkenburg blocks a leg kick.
Stinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Stinson with a poor takedown
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stinson is breathing heavily.
Vanvalkenburg lands a jab.
Vanvalkenburg drops Stinson with a beautiful combination! Stinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vanvalkenburg is looking for the KO!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanvalkenburg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vanvalkenburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a low kick.
Stinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vanvalkenburg stuns Stinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vanvalkenburg lands a big head kick that sends Stinson tumbling to the mat! Vanvalkenburg takes a step backwards and waves Stinson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vanvalkenburg throws a sloppy head kick and Stinson moves out of range easily.
Stinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vanvalkenburg has Stinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vanvalkenburg breaks the clinch.
Vanvalkenburg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a head kick.
Vanvalkenburg thuds a left hand into Stinson's body.
Stinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanvalkenburg tests Stinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vanvalkenburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vanvalkenburg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vanvalkenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vanvalkenburg finds it's way round the side to connect with Stinson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanvalkenburg throws a looping overhand right but Stinson ducks down to avoid it.
Vanvalkenburg throws an overhand right that lands on Stinson's shoulder, as Stinson tries to avoid the shot.
Stinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lance Vanvalkenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanvalkenburg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanvalkenburg clobbers Stinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vanvalkenburg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vanvalkenburg throws a lazy body kick
and Stinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stinson.
Vanvalkenburg wants to get back to his feet but Stinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanvalkenburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanvalkenburg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vanvalkenburg throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Vanvalkenburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Stinson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vanvalkenburg misses with a wild combination.
Stinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a low kick, right behind Stinson 's knee.
Barney Stinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vanvalkenburg throws and low kick but Stinson moves out of range easily.
Vanvalkenburg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vanvalkenburg rushes Stinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vanvalkenburg breaks the clinch.
Stinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanvalkenburg.
Stinson shoots and misses
and Vanvalkenburg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanvalkenburg takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanvalkenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stinson tries for a takedown but Vanvalkenburg circles away easily
and Vanvalkenburg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vanvalkenburg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Stinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanvalkenburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanvalkenburg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stinson at a distance.
Vanvalkenburg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vanvalkenburg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vanvalkenburg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stinson's sensitive parts.
Vanvalkenburg scores with a shot to the body.
Vanvalkenburg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vanvalkenburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanvalkenburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vanvalkenburg.
Nice jab there from Vanvalkenburg.
Stinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a nice body shot.
Vanvalkenburg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stinson closes the distance but Vanvalkenburg moves to the side
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a nice body kick.
Vanvalkenburg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vanvalkenburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Stinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanvalkenburg.
Stinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vanvalkenburg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stinson tries to clinch
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a series of strikes. Stinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vanvalkenburg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stinson's head backwards.
Vanvalkenburg swings for the body but Stinson moves out of range.
Stinson tries to clinch up
and Vanvalkenburg counters by clinching up.
Vanvalkenburg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vanvalkenburg is working Stinson over against the cage.
Vanvalkenburg lands a damaging elbow.
Stinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vanvalkenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vanvalkenburg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a three punch combo that has Stinson backing up. Stinson nods at Vanvalkenburg to acknowledge the strikes.
Vanvalkenburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanvalkenburg.
Stinson is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Vanvalkenburg to work.
Vanvalkenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg tries to bum rush Stinson with a series of wild strikes but Stinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stinson tries to land a body kick
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barney Stinson's cut is getting worse.
Vanvalkenburg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stinson has his takedown stuffed
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanvalkenburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vanvalkenburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Vanvalkenburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barney Stinson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stinson clinches but Vanvalkenburg breaks the clinch
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a big head kick but Stinson shrugs it off.
Vanvalkenburg throws a series of strikes that have Stinson backpedaling.
Stinson looks to clinch
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a nice uppercut.
Lance Vanvalkenburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stinson tries to clinch up
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a low kick, right behind Stinson 's knee.
Stinson staying out of range there.
Vanvalkenburg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vanvalkenburg misses with a straight right.
Stinson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a looping right.
Stinson tries for a takedown but Vanvalkenburg circles away easily
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stinson.
Stinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a right hand to the body.
Vanvalkenburg moves into the clinch successfully.
Vanvalkenburg leaning against his opponent.
Stinson avoids the elbow strike from Vanvalkenburg, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vanvalkenburg scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanvalkenburg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vanvalkenburg manages to break the clinch.
Stinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vanvalkenburg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg swinging wilding here.
Stinson tries to clinch
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stinson tries for a takedown but Vanvalkenburg circles away easily
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Stinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stinson tries for a takedown but Vanvalkenburg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanvalkenburg.
Nice straight punches there by Vanvalkenburg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanvalkenburg.
Stinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a one-two to the body.
Stinson ducks under a wild hook from Vanvalkenburg.
Stinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vanvalkenburg wants to clinch
and Stinson counters with a series of strikes. Vanvalkenburg will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stinson managing to block the knees to the body from Vanvalkenburg.
Stinson looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg breaks from the clinch.
Stinson misses with a takedown
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vanvalkenburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vanvalkenburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanvalkenburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barney Stinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanvalkenburg rushes Stinson and presses him up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stinson. Vanvalkenburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Stinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four 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.
Stinson shoots and misses
letting Vanvalkenburg counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Vanvalkenburg misses.
Stinson lands a nice hook to Vanvalkenburg's body. Vanvalkenburg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stinson shoots and misses
and Vanvalkenburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanvalkenburg lands with a slapping head kick.
Stinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanvalkenburg throws out the jab.
Lance Vanvalkenburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a looping right.
Stinson looks to clinch
and Vanvalkenburg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vanvalkenburg.
Stinson misses with some punches.
Vanvalkenburg manages to break the clinch.
Stinson misses with a wild combination.
Stinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanvalkenburg blocks a head kick by Stinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Vanvalkenburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanvalkenburg 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Vanvalkenburg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cargot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Lepine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Lepine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Cargot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Lepine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cargot gets caught flat footed, as Lepine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lepine stands up from Cargot's guard - Lepine perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lepine keeps the fight on the outside.
Lepine tries to clinch up.
Lepine has managed to clinch.
Lepine manages to break the clinch.
Cargot wants to clinch.
Lepine tries a head kick but it misses.
Cargot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cargot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lepine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lepine darts in and clinches Cargot up against the cage.
Lepine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lepine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lepine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lepine continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lepine tries to land knees in the clinch but Cargot avoids the damage to the body.
Lepine trying to land knees to the body.
Lepine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lepine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cargot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lepine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepine moves into the clinch.
Lepine manages to break the clinch.
Lepine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lepine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cargot moves away.
Cargot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cargot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lepine was covering up waiting for the punch and Cargot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lepine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cargot wants to stand but Lepine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lepine kicks Cargot off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepine looks to clinch
and Cargot counters by moving into the clinch.
Lepine breaks from the clinch.
Lepine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cargot tries to land knees in the clinch but Lepine avoids the damage to the body.
Cargot lands a nice knee to the body.
Cargot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lepine's efforts to push away.
Lepine digs a right hand underneath Cargot's ribcage. Cargot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lepine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lepine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lepine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cargot.
Cargot trying to land knees to the body.
Cargot avoids the elbow strike from Lepine, against the cage.
Lepine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cargot.
Lepine lands a good knee to the midsection. Cargot won't want to take too many of those.
Cargot is breathing heavily.
Lepine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cargot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lepine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lepine throws a sloppy head kick and Cargot moves out of range easily.
Cargot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cargot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cargot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Lepine.
Cargot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lepine has one foot on Cargot's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cargot swats away the attempt to clinch by Lepine.
Lepine works Cargot's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lepine has Cargot up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Lepine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lepine has managed to clinch.
Cargot tries to land knees in the clinch but Lepine avoids the damage to the body.
Cargot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lepine.
Lepine trying to land knees to the body.
Lepine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lepine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cargot swats away the attempt to clinch by Lepine.
Cargot moves in looking to clinch but Lepine pushes him off.
Lepine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cargot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lepine is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cargot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lepine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lepine moves in looking to clinch but Cargot pushes him off.
A big left from Cargot misses.
Cargot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cargot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lepine.
Cargot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lepine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cargot looks to clinch
and Lepine counters with a stiff right hand.
Cargot is looking to clinch but Lepine is avoiding it.
Lepine lands a head kick. Cargot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lepine tries to clinch up.
Cargot tries to clinch but Lepine is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cargot is defended easily by Lepine.
Lepine tries to clinch up but Cargot circles away and keeps his distance.
Lepine throws a sloppy head kick and Cargot moves out of range easily.
Cargot moves into the clinch successfully.
Cargot blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lepine managing to block the knees to the body from Cargot.
Lepine avoiding damage as Cargot throws knees to the body.
Lepine lands an elbow inside that Cargot shrugs off.
Lepine breaks from the clinch.
Lepine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cargot, pushing him back against the cage.
Lepine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lepine wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cargot missing with knees to the body.
Lepine avoiding damage as Cargot throws knees to the body.
Lepine avoiding damage as Cargot throws knees to the body.
Lepine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lepine breaks the clinch.
Lepine tries to clinch but Cargot is having none of it.
Al Lepine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cargot looks to clinch
and Lepine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cargot wants to stand and escape but Lepine is having none of it.
Lepine stands up from Cargot's guard - Lepine perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cargot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lepine counters with a single leg into guard. Cargot didn't expect that.
Lepine gets to his feet. Cargot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lepine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lepine moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cargot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lepine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lepine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cargot is fending him off so far but Lepine persists. Nope, Cargot circles away and we're back to standing.
Lepine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cargot wants to clinch.
Cargot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cargot tries a head kick but it misses.
Cargot swats away the attempt to clinch by Lepine.
Lepine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cargot swats away the attempt to clinch by Lepine.
Cargot has closed the distance and engaged Lepine in a clinch.
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.
Lepine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lepine lands an elbow just above Cargot 's eye.
Lepine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lepine connects with a knee to the head.
Cargot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lepine is defending well for now.
Cargot trying to land knees to the body.
Cargot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lepine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cargot's defenses.
Lepine breaks the clinch.
Lepine fails to land with a series of punches.
Lepine clinches.
Cargot tries to land knees in the clinch but Lepine avoids the damage to the body.
Lepine breaks the clinch.
Cargot tries to clinch but Lepine moves away
and Lepine counters by clinching up.
Lepine lands a body punch.
Lepine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lepine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lepine avoiding damage as Cargot throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lepine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lepine has closed the distance and engaged Cargot in a clinch.
Cargot missing with knees to the body.
Lepine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lepine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lepine tries to close the distance and clinch but Cargot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Lepine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lepine tries to keep at a distance but Cargot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lepine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lepine looking to throw knees to the head but Cargot is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Lepine.
Cargot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lepine avoids it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Lepine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lepine can't get the takedown.
Cargot tries to land knees in the clinch but Lepine avoids the damage to the body.
Cargot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lepine.
A hook to the body from Cargot.
A knee to the head by Lepine.
Cargot breaks from the clinch.
Cargot tries to close the distance and clinch but Lepine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lepine tries to clinch there but Cargot circles away.
Al Lepine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cargot darts in and clinches Lepine up against the cage.
Cargot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lepine is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lepine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lepine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lepine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lepine tries to land knees in the clinch but Cargot avoids the damage to the body.
Lepine looking to stall.
Cargot missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepine trying to stall but Cargot improves his position.
Lepine avoiding damage as Cargot throws knees to the body.
Cargot missing with knees to the body.
Lepine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lepine managing to block the knees to the body from Cargot.
Cargot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lepine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cargot tries to land knees in the clinch but Lepine avoids the damage to the body.
Cargot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lepine.
Lepine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cargot's defenses.
Cargot wants to break free but Lepine has control.
Lepine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cargot works Lepine's body with a nice hook.
Lepine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cargot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cargot pushes Lepine up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lepine lands an elbow inside that Cargot shrugs off.
Lepine avoiding damage as Cargot throws knees to the body.
Lepine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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.
Cargot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lepine prevents it.
Lepine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lepine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lepine tries a knee to the head but Cargot blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Cargot.
Lepine tries to land a knee to the head but Cargot blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Lepine.
Cargot tries to land knees in the clinch but Lepine avoids the damage to the body.
Cargot trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cargot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cargot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lepine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lepine has hold of one of Cargot's legs. Cargot is fighting the takedown attempt but Lepine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lepine scoring with some ground and pound.
Lepine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cargot, up you get!
Cargot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lepine rushes Cargot and presses him up against the cage.
Cargot trying to land knees to the body.
Lepine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cargot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lepine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cargot wants to clinch but Lepine slips to the side
and Lepine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cargot's guard now.
Lepine gets to his feet - Cargot follows without any prompting.
Cargot tries to clinch but Lepine is having none of it.
Lepine takes the fight into the clinch.
Lepine lands a left hand.
Lepine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lepine prevents a body shot from Cargot.
Lepine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cargot wants to clinch.
Lepine's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lepine duly obliges.
Cargot clinches but Lepine breaks the clinch
and Lepine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cargot's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lepine gets to his feet. Cargot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cargot moves into the clinch.
Lepine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lepine moves into range and clinches up with Cargot.
Cargot wants a takedown.
Cargot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cargot tries to land knees in the clinch but Lepine avoids the damage to the body.
Lepine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephen Cargot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cargot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cargot wants to clinch
and Lepine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cargot's guard now.
Lepine stands and steps away. Cargot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lepine forces Cargot back against the cage and clinches.
Lepine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Al Lepine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cargot missing with knees to the body.
Cargot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Cargot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cargot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lepine prevents it.
Cargot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Lepine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lepine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Lepine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Du Pont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Griffin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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23
215 lbs
3 - 5 - 1 |
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18
208 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Du Pont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Pont scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Peter Griffin has been cut.
A lazy left from Griffin finds it's target.
It looks like Jean Du Pont has been cut.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Du Pont's head.
Du Pont lands a front kick.
Peter Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Du Pont misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Du Pont looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Du Pont persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Du Pont defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
Du Pont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Du Pont swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Du Pont scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Du Pont looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Du Pont is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Griffin's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Pont wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Du Pont has hold of Griffin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Griffin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Du Pont cranks the arm and Griffin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Griffin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jean Du Pont!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reuf Reuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (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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285 lbs
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242 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reuf Reuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reuf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reuf sprawls well. Reuf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Reuf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reuf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the action but Reuf is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuf is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well.
Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reuf sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Reuf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reuf keeps the fight on the outside.
Reuf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Reuf.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Reuf keeps it at a distance.
Reuf throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Reuf tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson rushes Reuf and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reuf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reuf Reuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Wilson tries to score a body lock takedown but Reuf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reuf.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reuf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reuf throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reuf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reuf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reuf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilson looks gassed!
Reuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reuf's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Reuf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Reuf is defending well.
Reuf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson stops Reuf from getting back to his feet.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Reuf defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reuf looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Reuf is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reuf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reuf throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reuf misses with a combination
and Wilson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reuf is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reuf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reuf smiles and moves away.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reuf Reuf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reuf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reuf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reuf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Reuf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reuf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reuf swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Reuf tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson misses the body punch
and Reuf counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reuf tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reuf can't break the clinch.
Reuf is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Reuf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reuf Reuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reuf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reuf.
Reuf connects with a body shot.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reuf moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reuf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reuf did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reuf is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.
Reuf pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuf trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wilson works his way into full mount!
Wilson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reuf is surviving well by controlling Wilson's body position as best he can.
Wilson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Reuf is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wilson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wilson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reuf has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reuf is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reuf really wants to buck Wilson off and get back to his feet.
Wilson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reuf has worked his arm free - good work by Reuf!
Reuf pushes Wilson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wilson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wilson tries for a kimura but Reuf is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reuf tries to escape but Wilson is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reuf Reuf dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reuf misses with a body kick.
Reuf throws a good cross that connects.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Reuf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reuf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Reuf keeps it at a distance.
Reuf misses with a looping right.
Reuf throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reuf throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Reuf.
Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reuf gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson has hold of Reuf's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reuf manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wilson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wilson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Reuf to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reuf shrugs it off.
Wilson with shots to the head and body - Reuf looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wilson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with some strikes.
Wilson trying to control but Reuf is having none of it.
Reuf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reuf tries to get out of the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wilson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wilson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wilson tries to control but Reuf wriggling away.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.
Wilson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuf defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wilson.
Wilson takes Reuf's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Reuf is in trouble.
Reuf has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Wilson biding his time, controlling Reuf.
Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Wilson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Reuf has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Reuf is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wilson working for the choke.
I would not like to be Reuf right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slade Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reuf 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reuf Reuf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrison Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garrison Steele!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pudzianowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Steele is retaining full guard.
Steele wants to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling the position.
Steele is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Pudzianowski has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Steele taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Telamon Aeacuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aeacuson comes into the arena with "Cloud Connected" by In Flames blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
198 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telamon Aeacuson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Paulista!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulista uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aeacuson.
Paulista does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aeacuson throws a shot from downtown. Paulista moves away and avoids it.
Aeacuson throws a looping overhand right but Paulista ducks down to avoid it.
Paulista looks to score with a jab to the body but Aeacuson is just out of range.
Aeacuson connects with a right hand. Paulista shakes it off.
Aeacuson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Paulista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paulista lands a jab to Aeacuson's midsection.
Paulista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aeacuson is looking to clinch.
Paulista throws a jab but it's blocked by Aeacuson.
Aeacuson misses with a double jab
and Paulista counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson throws a nice looking combination but Paulista bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Aeacuson. That snapped Paulista's head back.
Aeacuson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paulista paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aeacuson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paulista.
Aeacuson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paulista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paulista misses with a wild body shot.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown but Paulista shows good takedown defense.
Aeacuson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Telamon Aeacuson has been cut.
Junior Paulista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulista misses with a combination
and Aeacuson counters with a three punch combo that has Paulista backing up. Paulista nods at Aeacuson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aeacuson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Aeacuson.
The fighters circling - Aeacuson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aeacuson throws a combination that misses
enabling Paulista to counter with a crisp jab.
Aeacuson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paulista counters with a nice body shot.
Aeacuson throws a hook but Paulista blocks it.
Paulista throws a one two combo.
Paulista lands a jab.
Aeacuson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulista.
Paulista fails to land with a series of punches.
Paulista throws the left hand but Aeacuson avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aeacuson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulista connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aeacuson momentarily.
Aeacuson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aeacuson moves in looking to clinch but Paulista pushes him off.
Paulista getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aeacuson clinches with his opponent.
Paulista on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aeacuson misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aeacuson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paulista's efforts to push away.
Aeacuson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paulista has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paulista looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aeacuson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Aeacuson.
Paulista wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Aeacuson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulista looking to stall.
Paulista manages to break the clinch.
Aeacuson ducks under a wild hook from Paulista.
Aeacuson misses with a straight left.
Aeacuson closes the distance and clinches.
Aeacuson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paulista on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aeacuson leaning against his opponent.
Aeacuson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulista backwards.
Paulista is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aeacuson.
Paulista is still on wobbly legs! Can Aeacuson finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aeacuson.
Paulista seems to have recovered his senses.
Paulista breaks from the clinch.
Aeacuson cracks Paulista with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Paulista falls to his knees and Aeacuson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Telamon Aeacuson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gold might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to M83-Lower Your Eyelids To Die With The Sun. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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158 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Knight!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Steven Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gold swinging wilding here.
Knight misses with a body shot
and Gold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
Knight lands a head shot.
Knight dips to his left and cracks Gold with an uppercut!
Gold slips a jab from Knight.
Knight throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Gold stumbling backwards into the cage! Gold bounces back off the cage towards Knight, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Knight lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Knight celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Knight!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
65% |
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