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UEC 48:From The Ashes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gravis Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravis Bader could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Sharpe's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gravis Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe with a jab.
Bader misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Bader - just one landing.
Bader gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharpe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bader might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Bader keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader keeping full guard, as Sharpe tries to pass.
Sharpe being controlled here momentarily.
Sharpe thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Bader keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Bader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharpe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharpe wants to clinch but Bader slips to the side
and Bader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe looks to land a combination. Bader sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bader thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Bader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharpe clinches but Bader breaks the clinch
and Bader counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravis Bader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharpe slips a jab from Bader.
Bader misses with a few strikes there.
Bader tries to clinch but Sharpe moves away
and Sharpe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bader just misses with a punch to the body.
Bader clinches.
Bader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bader lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader digs a right hand into Sharpe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharpe's gas tank.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bader gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bader blocking some punches.
Bader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sharpe.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sharpe throws a head punch that misses.
Sharpe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A right handed body shot lands from Bader.
Bader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bader presses Sharpe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader tries to clinch but Sharpe moves away
and Sharpe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sharpe wants to pass the guard but Bader is keeping the position.
Bader wants to stand and escape but Sharpe is having none of it.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharpe throwing strikes from guard but Bader blocks nicely.
Sharpe won't allow Bader to sweep him here.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharpe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Bader keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sharpe tries to clinch but Bader moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gravis Bader will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bader tries to clinch up
and Sharpe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharpe wants to clinch
and Bader counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bader.
Sharpe digs a right hand into Bader's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bader's gas tank.
Bader looking to stall.
Sharpe has had enough of the clinch but Bader keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe throws a head punch that misses.
Bader gets through Sharpe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bader has Sharpe pressed against the cage, preventing Sharpe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bader stops a takedown attempt from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sharpe misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Bader won't allow it.
Bader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sharpe is keeping busy.
A short right from Bader on the inside.
Sharpe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharpe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bader taking a breather.
Sharpe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bader uses from the top position.
Bader stopping the sweep attempt from Sharpe.
Bader has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sharpe is proving hard to escape from.
Sharpe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe being controlled here, momentarily.
Bader has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sharpe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bader's guard.
Sharpe throws a strike but Bader rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sharpe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is looking for a triangle but Bader pushes his legs off easily.
Bader wants to control from the top but Sharpe keeps moving.
Bader content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sharpe is trying to keep Bader in close.
Sharpe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bader stands and steps away. Sharpe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Sharpe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Bader just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bader, as that shot connected.
Bader tries to clinch up
enabling Sharpe to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharpe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bader's waist but Bader gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sharpe off to one side.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharpe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michael Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bader waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sharpe.
Gravis Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharpe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bader.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe misses with the combination.
Bader clobbers Sharpe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Sharpe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bader looks to land a left hand but Sharpe moved out of range nicely.
Sharpe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bader swivels and escapes.
Sharpe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bader tries to clinch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Bader has closed the distance and engaged Sharpe in a clinch.
Bader gets underhooks to prevent Sharpe's takedown attempt.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Sharpe.
Sharpe is working for takedown but Bader is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bader.
Bader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharpe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader works on Sharpe's body with a couple of short punches.
Sharpe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sharpe tries to break the clinch but Bader is controlling the position.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sharpe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharpe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharpe has had enough of the clinch but Bader keeps him there for the moment.
Bader works on Sharpe's body with a couple of short punches.
Bader stalling in the clinch.
Bader blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bader takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sharpe tries a body shot but Bader blocks it.
Sharpe fails to pull guard.
Bader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sharpe or not.
The is referee keeping an eye on Bader - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bader lands a body punch.
Bader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader scores with a hook to the body.
Bader stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Bader.
Bader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bader - that landed with a thud.
Bader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bader.
Bader slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bader.
Bader scores with a shot to the side of Sharpe's head.
Sharpe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharpe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bader's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bader gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sharpe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharpe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bader smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bader changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Bader tries to clinch but Sharpe moves away
and Sharpe counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Sharpe does no damage.
Bader drops his hands momentarily and Sharpe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharpe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharpe misses with a combination
and Bader counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gravis Bader showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bader has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gravis Bader!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by I got a feeling - Black Eyed Peas. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McDonald trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is pushing McDonald's head away, looking to escape. McDonald manages to hold on to the position though.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDonald wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
McDonald working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
McDonald in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
McDonald fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDonald has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McDonald tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
McDonald 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.
McDonald thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McDonald.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McDonald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
McDonald misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McDonald sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McDonald throwing strikes here but Smith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald misses with a head shot.
McDonald throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McDonald with a couple of short strikes.
McDonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McDonald trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
McDonald throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because McDonald loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Smith.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
McDonald tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
McDonald tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Smith throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
McDonald forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
McDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Smith misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
Ronald McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Galf Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gidian Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen Overcome by All that Remains as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Galf Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gidian Stone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Stone back into the cage.
Stone working hard to break the clinch.
Stone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Stone gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.
Nelson working Stone over with knees to the body.
Stone tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Nelson.
Nelson has clasped his hands together around Stone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson scoring with punches and elbows.
Nelson working the head with strikes.
Stone is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stone's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nelson is controlling him well.
Nelson scoring with punches from side control.
Nelson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nelson is putting a hurting on Stone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stone, who protects the arm well.
Stone defending against the ground and pound.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson throws a strike aimed at the side of Stone's head but Stone avoids it well.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Nelson prevents Stone from escaping the position.
Stone wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Galf Nelson has been cut.
Nelson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stone as he avoids it easily.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gidian Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nelson.
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Stone throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nelson looks to land a strike but Stone avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stone wants to get up but he can't break Nelson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galf Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galf Nelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nelson moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gidian Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Stone lands a body shot.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galf Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone misses with a hook.
Stone throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stone is looking to chop away at Nelson's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone connects with a jab.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Stone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stone works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Stone misses.
Stone lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into rage.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Nelson shoots in.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Stone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gidian Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Galf Nelson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stone throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Stone throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone motions for Nelson to come forward. Stone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone throws a sloppy body shot
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson takes a little break here. Stone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
The strikes coming from Nelson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson looking to control but instead Stone has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson prevents Stone from standing back up.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Stone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nelson with the ground and pound but Stone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stone throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nelson keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stone swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Galf Nelson.
I think Nelson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gidian Stone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre has chosen Where is My Mind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Saint Pierre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 lbs
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179 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxence Laurentian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurentian takes a swing at Pierre's ribcage but misses.
Laurentian misses with a body shot.
Laurentian is looking to score with low kicks.
Maxence Laurentian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurentian with a jab.
Laurentian throws a hook to the side of Pierre's head but Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pierre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurentian. That did some damage!
Laurentian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierre.
Laurentian misses the shot to the body.
Laurentian throws out a leg kick but Pierre moves out of range and Laurentian only half commits.
Laurentian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pierre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pierre is trying to force a seperation but Laurentian has the dominant position.
Pierre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Laurentian.
Laurentian cracks Pierre with a nice body shot.
Laurentian effectively controlling the action here.
Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Laurentian controls the action.
Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurentian's elbow.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Laurentian controls his hands.
Laurentian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laurentian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pierre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laurentian's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurentian stuns Pierre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pierre looks gassed!
Pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laurentian throws a series of punches but Pierre avoids them all with ease.
Laurentian throws a series of strikes that have Pierre backpedaling.
It looks like Saint Pierre has been cut.
Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laurentian scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laurentian misses with a hook.
Laurentian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laurentian lands a body shot.
Laurentian throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Laurentian throws a body kick the misses
and Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laurentian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pierre counters with a left to the body.
Laurentian throws a nice looking combination but Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Laurentian finds it's target.
Pierre blocks a head kick by Laurentian.
Nice uppercut there from Laurentian.
Laurentian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Laurentian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laurentian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Laurentian misses.
Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laurentian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Laurentian does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian thows a body shot but no joy.
Laurentian lands with a shot to the body.
Pierre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Laurentian.
A jab from Laurentian does it's job there.
Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laurentian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierre moves away.
Laurentian lands a glancing blow to the side of Pierre's head.
Laurentian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pierre scores with a leg kick.
Laurentian fails to land with a series of punches.
Laurentian lands a slapping body shot.
Laurentian swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laurentian.
A cross from Laurentian lands.
Laurentian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maxence Laurentian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to de liver by Laurentian. Beautiful body shot.
Laurentian digs a good hook to Pierre's body.
Laurentian throws a shot from downtown. Pierre moves away and avoids it.
Pierre throws a one two combo.
Laurentian throws a shot to the body.
Laurentian is looking to wear down Pierre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurentian with a hook.
Laurentian lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laurentian thuds a left hand into Pierre's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Laurentian misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxence Laurentian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saint Pierre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laurentian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pierre counters with a right hand to the body.
Laurentian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laurentian.
Laurentian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierre has managed to clinch.
Laurentian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laurentian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurentian.
Laurentian throws a body punch but Pierre moves out of range.
Laurentian misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Laurentian misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurentian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierre.
Laurentian misses with a hook to the body
and Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Pierre.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laurentian.
Laurentian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pierre circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian misses with a body punch
and Pierre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Laurentian!
Pierre looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pierre breaks from Laurentian's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Laurentian holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pierre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pierre with shots to the head and body - Laurentian looks very uncomfortable down there.
Laurentian avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pierre.
Laurentian wants to control but Pierre is having none of it.
Laurentian tries to reverse the position but Pierre maintains control.
Pierre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws some wild stikes that Laurentian manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laurentian blocking the ground and pound.
Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pierre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laurentian's face.
Laurentian is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pierre working Laurentian over with strikes here.
Laurentian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pierre.
Laurentian wants to hold on but Pierre pushes him away.
Laurentian avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pierre.
Pierre looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian regains half guard.
Laurentian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pierre's back!
Pierre prevents Laurentian from getting a body triangle.
Laurentian biding his time, controlling Pierre.
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.
Pierre is really stuck here.
Laurentian controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saint Pierre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laurentian misses with a body shot.
Pierre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Laurentian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pierre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Laurentian.
Pierre is trying to force a seperation but Laurentian has the dominant position.
Laurentian works on Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Laurentian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxence Laurentian is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laurentian defending against the ground and pound.
Pierre with the ground and pound but Laurentian regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Pierre is stalling here. Laurentian is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pierre seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laurentian has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pierre is pushing Laurentian's head away, looking to escape. Laurentian manages to hold on to the position though.
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Pierre is letting Laurentian control him for a moment.
Pierre is trying to improve his position.
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.
Laurentian slows the pace down.
Laurentian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian is looking to take a break and control but Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laurentian is staying tight to Pierre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saint Pierre.
I think Pierre 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Pierre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porter's entrance music is Slither by Velvet Revolver. A fine choice. Matt Porter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Johnson's chin.
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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174 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Porter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Porter sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Porter is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnson is rocked!
Porter looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Porter finish him?
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porter.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Porter - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Porter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porter throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Porter misses with a body kick.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Porter can pounce on him.
Porter lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Porter counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Porter connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Porter pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Johnson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Porter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mali fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Munroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Munroe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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253 lbs
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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, mali fedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Munroe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munroe takes a swing at fedor's ribcage but misses.
Munroe tries to score a power double leg takedown but fedor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munroe somewhat.
Munroe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Munroe trying to control from fedor's half guard. fedor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
fedor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Munroe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but fedor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munroe misses with a wild body shot.
Munroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
fedor lands with a kick to the temple. Munroe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Damian Munroe has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munroe misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munroe fails with the takedown.
Munroe looks gassed!
fedor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Munroe takes a step back to recover.
fedor instigates a clinch.
fedor pulls guard successfully.
fedor wants to get back to his feet but Munroe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
fedor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
fedor wants to stand up but Munroe is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
fedor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munroe trying to stall but fedor improves his position.
Munroe tries for a takedown. No joy.
mali fedor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Munroe.
fedor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Munroe's face.
fedor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fedor throws a head kick that Munroe semi-blocks.
fedor scores with a head kick.
Munroe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munroe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from fedor. That one must have hurt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
fedor effectively controlling the action here.
fedor breaks the clinch.
fedor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
fedor lands a head kick. Munroe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
fedor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munroe's calf.
fedor moves into the clinch.
fedor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
fedor connects with a knee to the head.
fedor manages to pull guard.
fedor wants to get back to his feet but Munroe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munroe wants to control from the top but fedor keeps moving.
fedor has his feet on Munroe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
fedor lands with a slapping head kick.
fedor clinches up with Munroe and pushes him back against the cage.
fedor landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mali fedor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Munroe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
fedor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
fedor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
fedor tries to clinch but Munroe moves out of range.
fedor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Munroe.
Munroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by fedor.
fedor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
fedor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munroe can do to turn this around?
fedor jumps guard.
fedor is looking to stand up but Munroe isn't so interested in that idea.
Munroe looking to pass the guard.
Munroe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
fedor wants to stand up but Munroe is controlling him.
Munroe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munroe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! fedor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Munroe, into his guard.
Munroe working a defensive guard but fedor passes into half guard.
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.
fedor decides to return to a standing position.
fedor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
mali fedor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
fedor instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for fedor to work.
fedor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Munroe uses from the top position.
Munroe stops fedor from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munroe throws and elbow that misses. fedor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munroe's guard. Nice move by fedor!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fedor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
fedor takes the fight into the clinch.
fedor breaks from the clinch.
fedor keeps Munroe at a distance using the push kick.
fedor clinches up against the cage.
fedor manages to break the clinch.
mali fedor is winning the standup battle so far.
Munroe misses with a wild combination.
Munroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munroe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Munroe takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
fedor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
fedor lands a front kick.
Munroe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fedor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
fedor keeps Munroe at a distance using the push kick.
fedor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
fedor is looking to clinch.
fedor lands with a slapping head kick.
fedor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
fedor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Munroe.
Damian Munroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
fedor lands a high kick!
A head kick by Munroe misses
and fedor counters with a slapping leg kick.
fedor scores with a head kick.
fedor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
fedor clinches up against the cage.
fedor breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
fedor clinches.
fedor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
fedor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Munroe fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mali fedor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Munroe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for fedor.
fedor lands a nice looking body kick.
fedor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
fedor fails in his attempt to clinch.
fedor moves in looking to clinch but Munroe pushes him off.
fedor scoring well with a low kick there.
fedor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
fedor moves into the clinch successfully.
fedor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
fedor moves into range and clinches up with Munroe.
fedor breaks the clinch.
fedor has managed to clinch.
Munroe has fedor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. fedor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
mali fedor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
fedor working Munroe over with knees to the body.
Munroe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from fedor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. fedor obliges.
fedor breaks the clinch.
Munroe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
fedor closes the distance and pushes Munroe back into the cage.
fedor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munroe misses with an uppercut.
fedor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
fedor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Munroe if he has to take too many more of those.
fedor throws a head kick that half lands.
fedor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Munroe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Munroe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from fedor - the referee stops the clock and Munroe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says fedor. Munroe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
fedor throws a nice head kick!
fedor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Munroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
fedor drags the fight down to the ground.
fedor keeping moving, preventing Munroe from controlling successfully.
Munroe stops fedor from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
fedor pushes Munroe off and scrambles back to his feet.
fedor clinches up with Munroe and pushes him back against the cage.
fedor lands a knee to the body.
fedor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
fedor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
fedor gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from fedor.
fedor connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munroe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. fedor just stands there and leans against the cage.
fedor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
fedor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
fedor lands with a nice body kick.
Munroe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
fedor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from fedor lands but Munroe takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fedor clinches up with Munroe and pushes him back against the cage.
Munroe goes for a takedown in the clinch but fedor prevents it.
mali fedor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Munroe.
fedor pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munroe trying to control the position from guard on top but fedor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
fedor is looking to stand up but Munroe isn't so interested in that idea.
Damian Munroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munroe wants to pass the guard but fedor is keeping the position.
fedor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
fedor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
fedor connects with a solid leg kick.
fedor lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
fedor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Munroe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
fedor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
mali fedor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well fedor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mali fedor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Arson (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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255 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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23
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Van Arson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arson fails with the takedown.
Arson shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Arson.
Arson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Arson.
Arson scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arson misses with a body shot.
Arson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Arson tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arson lands a with a good body shot.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Arson is avoiding it.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Arson's ribcage. Arson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Arson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Arson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arson is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arson cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Arson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a hook but Arson blocks it.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Arson misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Arson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Arson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Arson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson pushes Arson off looking to stand but Arson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Arson is controlling well.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Arson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arson has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Arson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arson swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Bob Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Arson circles away.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Arson shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Arson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Arson pushes him off.
Arson slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Arson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Arson avoids nicely.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arson slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Arson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arson has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arson throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Arson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arson misses with a looping right.
Bob Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Arson misses with a body shot.
Arson scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Bob Johnson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Arson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Arson cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson throws a jab when Arson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arson slows the pace down in half guard.
Arson is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Arson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is staying active underneath Arson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arson is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arson to get the leverage.
Johnson kicks Arson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Arson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Arson works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arson shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bob Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Arson.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arson.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Arson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Arson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson throws a right hand that Arson ducks under and follows up with a left that Arson also avoids with ease.
Arson loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Arson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Arson tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Arson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Arson back into the cage.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Arson's takedown attempt.
Bob Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Arson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Van Arson has been cut.
Arson throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Arson misses with a body punch
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arson tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Arson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arson misses the shot to the body.
Van Arson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arson.
Arson throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Arson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bob Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arson tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Arson jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Arson around his waist. Arson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arson has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arson throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Arson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Arson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Arson against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Arson has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson lands a left and a right that send Arson crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Arson is rocked!
Johnson connects with a superb combination that knocks Arson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Johnson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Arson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
219 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power lands a big head kick that sends Wells tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Wells back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wells is rocked!
It looks like Andre Wells has been cut.
Power has closed the distance and engaged Wells in a clinch.
Oh Wells is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Power walks away with a smile on his face. Wells gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wells seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wells.
Power clinches with his opponent.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power moves into the clinch.
Power is trying to trip Wells. He has hold of a leg but Wells is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Power persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wells has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Wells's legs - danger averted.
Wells controlling Power's posture.
Power tries to stand but Wells is controlling from the bottom.
Wells tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells is working hard here to advance position.
Wells has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power preventing the sweep.
Power sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wells's guard.
Wells looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wells looking for submissions off his back.
Wells is breathing heavily.
Wells looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Power not doing much here.
Wells is looking to improve his position.
Power thows a huge punch but Wells dodges it nicely.
Wells tries to roll over but Power keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wells fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Power! Wells is out on his feet! Power rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Wells is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Wells is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Power!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparing Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosawa comes to the cage accompanied by War drums. Bjj has chosen 50 cent feat. eminem, cashis & lloyd banks - You don't know as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kurosawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparing Bjj!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Bjj. Bjj gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjj checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurosawa 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 Bjj has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bjj and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kurosawa leaves Bjj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kurosawa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurosawa is looking to score with low kicks.
Kurosawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kurosawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck for Bjj with that takedown attempt.
Akira Kurosawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparing Bjj.
Kurosawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bjj checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kurosawa.
Sparing Bjj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjj shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kurosawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosawa struggling a bit here.
Bjj tries for a kimura but Kurosawa is defending well.
Kurosawa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bjj is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kurosawa is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kurosawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurosawa is looking to reverse the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kurosawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kurosawa throws a strike but Bjj avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurosawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjj has wrist control.
Bjj keeping moving, preventing Kurosawa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjj has an active guard here but Kurosawa has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kurosawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bjj has his takedown stuffed
and Kurosawa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bjj moves out of range of the body kick.
Kurosawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Bjj misses with a takedown
and Kurosawa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bjj gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurosawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akira Kurosawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparing Bjj.
Kurosawa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurosawa throws a front kick that sends Bjj stumbling back into the cage.
Kurosawa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bjj shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kurosawa's guard.
Kurosawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjj is one step ahead there.
Kurosawa is looking for a triangle here but Bjj uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa wants to control but Bjj postures up.
Kurosawa keeping his opponent close.
Kurosawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bjj off and has taken his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa lands a shot to the body.
Bjj is in bad spot here.
Kurosawa throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kurosawa controlling well, preventing Bjj from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurosawa wants to control the position but Bjj frees himself and scrambles - Kurosawa manages to regain control in side control.
Kurosawa working the strikes but Bjj uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bjj gets back to full guard.
Bjj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurosawa defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kurosawa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bjj has his takedown stuffed
and Kurosawa counters with a shoot takedown. Bjj fights it but they end up in guard.
Bjj keeping full guard, as Kurosawa tries to pass.
Bjj keeping moving, preventing Kurosawa from controlling successfully.
Kurosawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa postures up in Bjj's guard and throws a big left but Bjj blocks it.
Kurosawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Bjj keeping moving, preventing Kurosawa from controlling successfully.
Bjj looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurosawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjj has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bjj with a poor takedown
and Kurosawa counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bjj blocks the leg kick.
Kurosawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bjj at a distance.
Kurosawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bjj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurosawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bjj.
Kurosawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosawa throws a low kick but Bjj avoids it.
Bjj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurosawa. Kurosawa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kurosawa tried to score with a low kick but Bjj checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj with a poor takedown
and Kurosawa counters with a good, hard body kick but Bjj shrugs it off.
Akira Kurosawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparing Bjj.
Kurosawa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bjj. That did some damage!
Kurosawa throws a leg kick but Bjj sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kurosawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kurosawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bjj, who protects the arm well.
Kurosawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa scoring with punches from side control.
Sparing Bjj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosawa throws a strike aimed at the side of Bjj's head but Bjj avoids it well.
Kurosawa lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kurosawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kurosawa 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kurosawa!
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