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OFC: Blood Night IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Goodridge has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gichin Funakoshi's chin.
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gichin Funakoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Goodridge!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodridge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funakoshi misses with a hook.
Goodridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funakoshi.
Nice straight punches there by Funakoshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funakoshi.
Funakoshi cracks Goodridge with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Goodridge tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Funakoshi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Goodridge is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gichin Funakoshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hwang Jang lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Tenorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Tenorman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hwang Jang lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Tenorman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jang lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tenorman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tenorman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jang lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jang lee in particular looking to stall.
Tenorman wants to improve his position but Jang lee is controlling well.
Tenorman is looking to control Jang lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tenorman avoid being mounted?
Tenorman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenorman wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tenorman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jang lee preventing the sweep.
Jang lee wanted to stand there but Tenorman had control of the position.
Tenorman pulls Jang lee in close to prevent any damage.
Tenorman keeping full guard, as Jang lee tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tenorman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tenorman is trying to keep Jang lee in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jang lee is looking to stand up but Tenorman won't let him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tenorman holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jang lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenorman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jang lee somewhat.
Tenorman looks for a takedown but Jang lee sprawls well.
Tenorman throws a series of punches but Jang lee avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenorman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jang lee manages to avoid it.
Tenorman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jang lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tenorman won't be happy with that.
Tenorman is not content to let Jang lee control the position.
Tenorman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jang lee's best efforts.
Tenorman wants to improve his position but Jang lee is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Jang lee there.
Jang lee is looking to take a break and control but Tenorman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tenorman is pressing down on Jang lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenorman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tenorman seems keen to control Jang lee's posture.
Tenorman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tenorman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tenorman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jang lee gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwang Jang lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jang lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jang lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenorman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jang lee trying to control the position.
Jang lee keeping moving, preventing Tenorman from controlling successfully.
Jang lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenorman wants to control from the top but Jang lee keeps moving.
Tenorman throws a strike but Jang lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tenorman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang lee wants to control from the top but Tenorman keeps moving.
Tenorman being controlled here, momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tenorman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jang lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tenorman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jang lee's guard.
Tenorman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jang lee looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenorman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jang lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tenorman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tenorman wants to pass the guard but Jang lee is keeping the position.
Tenorman landing some decent shots from guard.
Tenorman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Tenorman misses
and Jang lee counters with a single leg into guard. Tenorman didn't expect that.
Tenorman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jang lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tenorman is trying to get back to full guard.
Jang lee is keen to just control but Tenorman is a slippery customer.
Tenorman manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang lee preventing the sweep.
Tenorman keeping moving, preventing Jang lee from controlling successfully.
Tenorman seems keen to control Jang lee's posture.
Jang lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenorman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tenorman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jang lee is now in half guard.
Tenorman moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jang lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tenorman's guard.
Jang lee passes into side control, despite Tenorman's attempt to control the position.
Tenorman regains half guard.
Tenorman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jang lee is working away from the top position though.
Tenorman tries to roll over but Jang lee keeps him under control.
Tenorman gets full guard.
Tenorman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Tenorman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jang lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Jang lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tenorman counters with a single leg into guard. Jang lee didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tenorman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jang lee keeping moving, preventing Tenorman from controlling successfully.
Tenorman thows a big elbow that misses.
Tenorman won't allow Jang lee to sweep him here.
Tenorman has gone for a leg lock! Jang lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tenorman's guard.
Tenorman keeping moving, preventing Jang lee from controlling successfully.
Jang lee postures up.
Scott Tenorman has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tenorman holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenorman is keeping the position for now.
Jang lee wants to control from the top but Tenorman keeps moving.
Jang lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tenorman's guard.
Tenorman keeping moving, preventing Jang lee from controlling successfully.
Tenorman working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tenorman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jang lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tenorman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jang lee lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jang lee wants to clinch but Tenorman slips to the side
and Tenorman counters with a takedown into side control.
Tenorman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jang lee keeps working.
Tenorman cracks Jang lee with a big right hand but Jang lee just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tenorman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jang lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tenorman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tenorman throws an elbow but Jang lee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tenorman looks up at the clock and then as Jang lee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tenorman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tenorman trying to control the position but Jang lee is working away.
Tenorman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jang lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tenorman but great work by Jang lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenorman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jang lee.
Tenorman can't do much from the bottom here.
Jang lee just content to control the position.
Tenorman is looking to reverse the position.
Jang lee trying to control the position but Tenorman is working away.
Tenorman wants to control but Jang lee postures up.
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.
Tenorman tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tenorman shoots in for a double leg but Jang lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jang lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenorman.
Jang lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tenorman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tenorman is looking to stall here but Jang lee recovers full guard.
Jang lee is pulling down on Tenorman's head. It's preventing any offense from Tenorman, at least for the moment.
Tenorman wants to control from the top but Jang lee keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Tenorman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tenorman 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Tenorman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anakin Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Low looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anakin Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Low!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Richards - just one landing.
Anakin Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Low looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Richards lands a jab to the nose.
Richards throws a head kick but Low moves out of range.
Richards drops Low with a beautiful combination! Low stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Richards is looking for the KO!
Low is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Low pushes him off.
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Low.
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Richards thuds a left hand into Low's body.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Low slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Low leaves Richards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Low avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Low.
Low walks into a left hand.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Low swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throws a series of punches but Low avoids them all with ease.
Low takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Low circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Low.
A combination from Richards does no damage.
Richards connects with the punch.
Richards wants to clinch up but Low keeps it at a distance.
Richards really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richards cracks Low with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Richards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Low momentarily.
Richards works over Low's head and body with a nice combination.
Richards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards scoring well with a low kick there.
Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Richards throws a head kick but Low moves out of range.
Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Low's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking to slow Low down with leg kicks.
Richards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Low swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards scores with a punch to the head.
Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Low swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richards lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richards.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Richards.
Richards thumps Low with a low kick.
Richards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Richards clinches but Low breaks the clinch
and Low counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Low.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Low keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Low's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Richards has had enough of the clinch but Low keeps him there for the moment.
Low prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Richards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anakin Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richards's efforts to push away.
Richards working hard to break the clinch.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richards trying to control the position but instead, Low has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richards into the cage.
Low keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richards's efforts to push away.
Low blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Low tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Richards tries to stall but Low uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richards wants to break free but Low has control.
Low has Richards pressed against the cage, preventing Richards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richards wants to break free but Low has control.
Richards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Low has him pressed against the cage.
Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Low is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Low paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richards tries to clinch but Low moves away
and Low counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Richards there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Richards moves into range and clinches up with Low.
Richards wants to break free but Low has control.
Richards wants to break free but Low has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anakin Richards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Richards lands a jab to the nose.
Richards's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richards duly obliges.
Richards lands a big head kick that sends Low tumbling to the mat! Richards takes a step backwards and waves Low back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Low is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Low swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Low loses concentration momentarily and Richards pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Low crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Richards finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anakin Richards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Badam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Badam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Tessin's chin.
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Badam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Badam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tessin doesn't manage to clinch there - Badam circles away.
Tessin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tessin throws a sloppy head kick and Badam moves out of range easily.
Badam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badam is working for a submission of some sort.
Tessin is trying to stand back up but Badam is controlling him
Badam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Badam is trying to work for a kimura but Tessin is defending well.
Tessin is looking to control Badam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tessin avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badam is trying to work for a kimura but Tessin is defending well.
Badam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tessin sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badam is breathing heavily.
Tessin wants to get back to his feet.
Badam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tessin defends it well.
Tessin wants to control but Badam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Badam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tessin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tessin is trying to stand up here but Badam is controlling him well.
Badam is looking for a kimura but Tessin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Badam to get the leverage.
Badam prevents Tessin from standing back up.
Badam is looking for submissions but instead, Tessin has regained full guard.
Badam drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tessin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Badam has Tessin in his guard.
Tessin wanted to stand there but Badam had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin is looking to work some ground and pound but Badam has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tessin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tessin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Badam has his foot on Tessin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tessin works his way back into a safe position though.
Tessin wants to stand but Badam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tessin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Badam's head.
Tessin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Badam looking for a guillotine here but Tessin defends easily.
Badam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tessin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessin wants to stand but Badam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tessin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Badam to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tessin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Badam pulls down on the head and he's put Tessin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Badam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanavio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanavio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanavio connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saunders looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jab by Sanavio.
It looks like Mason Saunders has been cut.
Saunders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanavio lands a left and a right that send Saunders crashing to the mat, dazed. Sanavio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Saunders is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanavio shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Saunders is unconscious as Sanavio celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Diego Sanavio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vic Sommers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bolo Yeung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Sommers!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sommers's guard.
Yeung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yeung is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sommers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sommers has escaped and now he's on top!
Yeung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sommers defends well.
Sommers trying to control but Yeung is working from the bottom.
Yeung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sommers stands up over Yeung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yeung looking for subs off his back but Sommers has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yeung has hold of Sommers's hands but Sommers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yeung on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yeung gets full guard.
Sommers with a nice head shot there.
Sommers postures up and lands a big shot to Yeung's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sommers wants to control from the top but Yeung keeps moving.
Sommers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yeung keeping moving, preventing Sommers from controlling successfully.
Yeung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sommers is aware though and is defending well.
Sommers working some strikes from top position.
Yeung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sommers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yeung is tightening it up a little... Sommers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sommers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sommers taps out! nice BJJ there by Yeung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bolo Yeung!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Gray!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray dodges the punch combination from Scofield.
Gray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gray gets to mount! Scofield was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Scofield is looking to improve his position but Gray isn't that keen on the idea.
Gray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scofield is working to get back to half guard.
Gray wants to control the pace but Scofield is squirming around nicely.
Scofield bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gray!
Gray is looking to take a break and control but Scofield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gray is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scofield is looking for a sweep.
Scofield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gray's best efforts.
Gray trying to mount his opponent but Scofield defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scofield sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scofield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scofield actively working from the bottom here.
Scofield is breathing heavily.
Scofield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scofield keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scofield has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gray. Oh but Scofield has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gray goes limp - he's gone! Scofield jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Scofield!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Bounty Hunter Theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dog Chapman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferguson did well to prevent Chapman getting side control.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.
Chapman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson wants to control but Chapman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Chapman keeps him under control.
Ferguson is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson misses with a takedown
and Chapman counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Chapman controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chapman!
Chapman tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferguson punishing his opponent with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chapman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chapman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ferguson. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chapman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chapman looks gassed!
Chapman is trying to stand up here but Ferguson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferguson connects with a nice short shot to Chapman's temple.
Ferguson seems to be working for a kimura but Chapman defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferguson thows a huge punch but Chapman dodges it nicely.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chapman defends it well.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Chapman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chapman keeping control of the position.
Chapman kicks off Ferguson and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman lands a couple of elbows.
Chapman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chapman preventing the sweep.
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferguson has a closed guard, preventing Chapman from standing up.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chapman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ferguson chips away with some ground and pound.
Chapman is striking but Ferguson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson is thwarting Chapman's attempts to control the position.
Chapman is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.
Ferguson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ferguson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferguson lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Chapman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferguson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chapman is trying to stand back up but Ferguson is controlling him
Ferguson winds up and cracks Chapman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chapman is looking to escape.
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferguson connects with a nice short shot to Chapman's temple.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Chapman's hands, connecting with Chapman's forehead.
Chapman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chapman is staying active underneath Ferguson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dog Chapman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferguson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chapman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chapman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chapman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Chapman is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson clinches up with Chapman and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chapman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Chapman blocks nicely.
Ferguson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Ferguson won't allow Chapman to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferguson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chapman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chapman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chapman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chapman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chapman wants to get back to his feet.
Chapman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ferguson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.
Chapman throws Ferguson to one side and escapes!
Chapman misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Chapman blocks nicely.
Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break Chapman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Ferguson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chapman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferguson is trying to defend but Chapman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ferguson has one foot on Chapman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chapman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chapman won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapman.
Chapman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson is adopting a defensive guard.
Chapman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Chapman.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Chapman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chapman or not.
Ferguson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
Ferguson has hold of one of Chapman's legs. Chapman is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferguson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chapman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferguson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dog Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferguson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman has his takedown stuffed
so Ferguson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chapman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson 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.
Chapman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ferguson controlling from the top position.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chapman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson is trying to keep Chapman in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chapman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chapman throws and elbow that misses. Ferguson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chapman's guard. Nice move by Ferguson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson working some strikes from top position.
Chapman controls Ferguson momentarily but Ferguson frees himself.
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 Teddy Ferguson.
I think Ferguson 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kitrand Evomase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeland Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evomase comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Psychosocial . Leeland Chapman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kitrand Evomase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leeland Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman tests Evomase's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Kitrand Evomase has been cut.
Evomase looks for a takedown but Chapman sprawls well.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Chapman has cracked Evomase with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Chapman lands another huge swinging hook and Evomase tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Evomase, before Chapman can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leeland Chapman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Means (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Means comes to the cage accompanied by Stick Stickly. Haim has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Means!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haim moves into the clinch.
Haim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Means scores a takedown into full mount!
Means goes for an armbar but Haim turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Haim.
Haim tries to stand but Means is controlling from the bottom.
Means is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haim is aware though and is defending well.
Haim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Means is proving hard to escape from.
Haim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Means, up you get!
Haim moves in looking to clinch but Means pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haim gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Haim wants to stand but Means is controlling his posture from full guard.
Means looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haim passes into side control.
Means is being controlled here.
Haim passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Means!
Means is breathing heavily.
Haim controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Means tries to reverse the position but Haim maintains control.
Haim looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Corey Haim just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haim drives through and clinches with Means against the cage.
Haim manages to break the clinch.
Means closes the distance but Haim moves to the side
and Haim moves into the clinch.
Haim breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corey Haim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haim moves into the clinch.
Means tries to score a body lock takedown but Haim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Means throws a head kick that misses.
Haim tries to clinch up
and Means counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haim has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Means off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim lands a jab to Means's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haim closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Haim.
Haim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Means fails with the takedown
and Haim counters with a left and a right that stings Means.
Means has his takedown stuffed
and Haim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haim.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Means. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Haim drives through and clinches with Means against the cage.
Haim has hold of one of Means's legs. Means is fighting the takedown attempt but Haim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Haim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Haim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haim connects with a single shot there.
Haim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haim darts in trying to clinch
and Means counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Means shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Haim wants to control but Means is having none of it.
Means is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Haim has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Haim!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haim forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haim stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Means takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corey Haim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Means regains guard.
Haim stands and steps away. Means gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Haim has Means up against the cage in a clinch.
Haim has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Means clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Haim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haim controlling well, preventing Means from escaping the position.
Means is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Haim.
Corey Haim has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Means tries to escape the position.
Haim has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Haim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Corey Haim just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haim doesn't manage to clinch there - Means circles away.
Haim moves into range and clinches up with Means.
Haim pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Means wants to pass the guard but Haim is keeping the position.
Haim wants to stand but Means is controlling the position.
Means drops back, looking for a kneebar! Haim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Haim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Haim!
Haim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Andrew Means is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haim scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Haim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Means is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haim.
Haim looks for the body kick but Means saw that one coming.
Means with a poor takedown
and Haim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haim lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Haim closes the distance looking to clinch
and Means counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haim works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Haim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haim passes Means's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haim prevents Means from improving his position.
Haim not doing much here.
Haim uses his free foot to push down on Means's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Means.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Means can't escape the position.
Haim controlling the position easily from mount.
Means working to try and regain half guard.
Haim content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Corey Haim just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haim moves in looking to clinch but Means pushes him off.
Means shoots and misses
and Haim counters with a series of strikes. Means will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Means paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Means avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haim lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Means, pushing him back against the cage.
Haim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Means backwards.
Haim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haim misses with the combination.
Means keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim closes the distance and pushes Means back into the cage.
Means goes for a takedown attempt but Haim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Means. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Means keeps the fight on the outside.
Corey Haim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Haim tries to clinch
and Means holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haim manages to break the clinch.
Haim gets a clinch.
Haim manages to break the clinch.
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!
Haim moves into the clinch.
Haim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrew Means has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Haim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Means tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haim smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Haim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Haim!
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