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CCC 16: Phoenix vs Noir PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen Kashmir as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Freeman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Freeman slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Couture pinned against the cage. Couture gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick from Freeman lands but Couture takes it in his stride.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Freeman misses.
Couture displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Couture misses with a combination
and Freeman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Freeman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture darts in and clinches Freeman up against the cage.
Couture wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture tries to circle away but Freeman has him pinned against the cage.
Couture can't break the clinch.
Freeman tries to score a body lock takedown but Couture shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couture looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freeman fails to pull guard.
Freeman pulls guard effortlessly.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.
Couture trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman has his foot on Couture's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couture works his way back into a safe position though.
Freeman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couture's guard.
Freeman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Freeman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture digs a good hook to Freeman's body.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
Couture throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture thows a leg kick but Freeman checks it
and Freeman counters with a nice body kick.
Freeman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Couture did well to prevent Freeman getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Couture is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Freeman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keven Vaillancourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Poulain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vaillancourt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to This is the new shit. David Poulain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keven Vaillancourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Poulain!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaillancourt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poulain sprawls well. Poulain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vaillancourt gets slowly back to his feet.
Poulain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keven Vaillancourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poulain with a poor takedown
and Vaillancourt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poulain won't be happy with that.
Poulain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vaillancourt prevents Poulain from improving his position.
Vaillancourt trying to control from half guard but Poulain is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poulain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poulain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vaillancourt is thwarting Poulain's attempts to control the position.
Poulain actively working from the bottom here.
Poulain is trying to stand back up but Vaillancourt is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vaillancourt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vaillancourt misses with a series of wild punches.
Poulain tries for a takedown but Vaillancourt circles away easily
and Vaillancourt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Poulain throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Poulain looks gassed!
Poulain throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Poulain keeping moving, preventing Vaillancourt from controlling successfully.
Poulain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vaillancourt advances to half guard.
Vaillancourt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Poulain.
Vaillancourt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vaillancourt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaillancourt wants to pass to mount but Poulain is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulain wants to get back to his feet.
Poulain is looking to control Vaillancourt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poulain avoid being mounted?
Poulain tries to get to full guard but Vaillancourt has control of the leg.
Vaillancourt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulain is looking to improve his position.
Poulain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poulain wants to sweep but Vaillancourt has passed to side control!
Vaillancourt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poulain is pushing Vaillancourt's head away, looking to escape. Vaillancourt manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poulain is not content to let Vaillancourt control the position.
Vaillancourt working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poulain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vaillancourt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vaillancourt is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poulain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Vaillancourt dominated that round.
That's time! Vaillancourt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vaillancourt fails with the takedown
and Poulain counters with a shoot takedown. Vaillancourt fights it but they end up in guard.
Vaillancourt keeping moving, preventing Poulain from controlling successfully.
Vaillancourt looking for a sweep. Not yet Vaillancourt, not yet.
Vaillancourt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vaillancourt wants to sweep but no luck.
Vaillancourt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poulain.
Vaillancourt wants to sweep but no luck.
Poulain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poulain looking to sit in guard and control but Vaillancourt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Poulain looking for a guillotine here but Vaillancourt defends easily.
Poulain is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaillancourt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Poulain looking for a sweep. Not yet Poulain, not yet.
Vaillancourt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vaillancourt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vaillancourt forces his way into half guard.
Vaillancourt stalling.
Poulain wants to get back to his feet.
Keven Vaillancourt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vaillancourt in particular looking to stall.
Vaillancourt gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulain tries to clinch but Vaillancourt moves out of range.
Vaillancourt wants to clinch
and Poulain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vaillancourt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Poulain trying to mount his opponent but Vaillancourt defends it.
Vaillancourt keeping hold of Poulain's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Keven Vaillancourt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vaillancourt fails with the takedown
and Poulain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaillancourt trying to control but Poulain postures up.
Poulain seems to be working for a kimura but Vaillancourt defends the submission attempt.
Vaillancourt wants to get back to full guard.
Vaillancourt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vaillancourt controlling Poulain's posture.
Vaillancourt keeping full guard, as Poulain tries to pass.
Vaillancourt pulls Poulain in close to his closed guard and prevents Poulain from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Poulain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Poulain misses with a takedown
and Vaillancourt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vaillancourt.
Poulain keeping moving, preventing Vaillancourt from controlling successfully.
Poulain trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vaillancourt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vaillancourt preventing the sweep.
Vaillancourt passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Poulain has hold of Vaillancourt's hands but Vaillancourt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaillancourt not doing much here.
Poulain is looking to improve his position.
Vaillancourt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poulain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Poulain misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Poulain is looking for a sweep. Vaillancourt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vaillancourt moves nicely into side control.
Poulain can't do much from the bottom here.
Vaillancourt stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaillancourt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poulain to the mat! Poulain manages to get full guard.
Poulain looking for a guillotine here but Vaillancourt defends easily.
Vaillancourt is stalling in the full guard.
Poulain wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaillancourt controlling from the top position.
Vaillancourt is working Poulain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poulain 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.
Vaillancourt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poulain's head.
Vaillancourt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vaillancourt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Poulain throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vaillancourt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vaillancourt passes Poulain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Poulain wants to improve his position but Vaillancourt is controlling well.
Vaillancourt gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Vaillancourt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vaillancourt taking a breather here.
Vaillancourt looks up at the clock and then as Poulain takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vaillancourt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vaillancourt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poulain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Poulain tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keven Vaillancourt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vaillancourt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven Vaillancourt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Gauthier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Cramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gauthier comes into the arena with "Boe Money (feat. Rebirth Brass Band)" by Galactic blaring out of the sound system. Rob Cramer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sebastien Gauthier's chin.
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202 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sebastien Gauthier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Cramer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cramer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gauthier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gauthier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gauthier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cramer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gauthier looking to pass the guard.
Gauthier thows a big elbow that misses.
Gauthier trying to control but Cramer is working from the bottom.
Gauthier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gauthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Cramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gauthier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cramer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gauthier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Cramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cramer throws a one two combo.
Gauthier shoots in and bounces Cramer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gauthier is looking to work some ground and pound but Cramer has wrist control.
Cramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gauthier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gauthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Cramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cramer trying to control the position.
Cramer looking for a guillotine here but Gauthier defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gauthier is looking to work some ground and pound but Cramer has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cramer is trying to control the position but Gauthier postures up.
Gauthier throws a big right hand that misses.
Gauthier drops back looking for a leg! Cramer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cramer manages to kick Gauthier off! Gauthier jumps back into Cramer's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cramer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gauthier throws a big shot that misses.
Gauthier scores with the left hand. Cramer knows he should have avoided that one.
Gauthier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cramer has his takedown stuffed
and Gauthier counters with a good low kick that Cramer was not able to check.
Cramer looks gassed!
Cramer tries for a takedown but Gauthier circles away easily
and Gauthier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier pushing down on Cramer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gauthier prevents Cramer from improving his position.
Cramer is refusing to be controlled, as Gauthier sits in half guard.
Gauthier trying to mount his opponent but Cramer defends it.
Gauthier is trying to control. Cramer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gauthier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gauthier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cramer sees it coming and defends easily.
Cramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gauthier.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gauthier throws out a loose jab but Cramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cramer misses with a takedown
and Cramer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sebastien Gauthier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Cramer.
Gauthier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gauthier working the ground and pound.
Gauthier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cramer, who protects the arm well.
Gauthier throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cramer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gauthier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gauthier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cramer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gauthier but great work by Cramer.
Gauthier is looking for a sweep.
Gauthier is working hard here to advance position.
Cramer working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien Gauthier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cramer shoots and misses
and Gauthier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cramer's guard.
Gauthier passes into half guard.
Gauthier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cramer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gauthier.
Gauthier is pressing down on Cramer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cramer is holding on for now.
Cramer is not content to let Gauthier control the position.
Gauthier working Cramer over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cramer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gauthier stalling away here and it's allowed Cramer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cramer is keeping the position for now.
Cramer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gauthier should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cramer has tightened it up now! Gauthier should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rob Cramer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bowness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Bowness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Johnson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Johnson Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Bowness.
Johnson Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson Jr has Bowness up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson Jr has picked Bowness up - he's going for a ride! Johnson Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Johnson Jr trying to control the action but Bowness is working from the bottom.
Johnson Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowness knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson Jr on the ground.
Johnson Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bowness keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson Jr throwing shots but Bowness is blocking nicely.
Bowness blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowness moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bowness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bowness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Bowness both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Johnson Jr.
Bowness throws a right and a left that Johnson Jr avoids nicely.
Bowness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson Jr's head backwards.
Johnson Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Johnson Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowness slips a jab and a cross from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Bowness.
Bowness looks to land a combination but Johnson Jr avoids it well.
Bowness leaves Johnson Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr throws the left hand but Bowness avoids the punch easily.
Bowness lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowness slips under a jab.
Bowness dodges the punch combination from Johnson Jr.
A jab from Johnson Jr misses.
Johnson Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bowness is out of range.
Bowness throws a leg kick but Johnson Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bowness showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson Jr.
Bowness blocks a jab.
Thomas Bowness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowness.
Johnson Jr walks into a straight right hand from Bowness.
Johnson Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bowness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson Jr misses with a combination
and Bowness counters with a one-two to the body.
Bowness blocks a jab.
Johnson Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bowness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowness scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thomas Bowness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bowness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowness sizes up Johnson Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Bowness misses with a two punch combination.
Bowness scores with a nice head shot.
Bowness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bowness staying out of range there.
Bowness lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson Jr darts in and clinches Bowness up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Bowness looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson Jr is on top in guard.
Bowness is breathing heavily.
Johnson Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowness swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowness is striking but Johnson Jr is not phased and passes to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowness avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Johnson Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bowness throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bowness scores with a one two! Johnson Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bowness throws a hook to the side of Johnson Jr's head but Johnson Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson Jr misses with a looping right.
Johnson Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson Jr dodges the punch combination from Bowness.
Johnson Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bowness.
Johnson Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bowness throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson Jr cracks Bowness with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Bowness moves out of range easily.
Bowness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowness.
Bowness closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bowness slips a jab from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr misses with a looping left.
Johnson Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowness moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowness works over Johnson Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Bowness lands with a right hand.
Bowness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowness misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowness.
Johnson Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson Jr misses the jab.
Bowness throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Bowness slips a jab and a cross from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowness throws a right hand that Johnson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson Jr also avoids with ease.
Bowness throws out a leg kick but Johnson Jr moves out of range and Bowness only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowness is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson Jr grinds an elbow into Bowness's temple.
Johnson Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowness keeps working.
Johnson Jr controlling the position.
The ground and pound from Johnson Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr landing strikes.
Bowness takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bowness struggling a bit here.
Johnson Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowness keeps working.
Johnson Jr lands an elbow.
Johnson Jr is putting a hurting on Bowness here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Johnson Jr crashes against the mat.
Bowness is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson Jr landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson Jr tries to bum rush Bowness with a series of wild strikes but Bowness uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson Jr looks to throw the jab but Bowness is out of range.
Thomas Bowness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson Jr looks to land a combination but Bowness avoids it well.
Johnson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Bowness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Johnson Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Bowness misses.
Johnson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowness manages to avoid it.
Johnson Jr misses with an uppercut. Bowness saw that one coming.
Johnson Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bowness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Bowness.
Johnson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowness was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bowness counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bowness looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas Bowness is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowness scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Johnson Jr does no damage.
Johnson Jr throws a series of punches but Bowness avoids them all with ease.
Johnson Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson Jr misses with a straight left.
Johnson Jr throws the left hand but Bowness avoids the punch easily.
Bowness looks to land a combination but Johnson Jr avoids it well.
Johnson Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson Jr 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.
Johnson Jr with a nice head shot there.
Johnson Jr is working Bowness over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bowness wants to stand up but Johnson Jr is controlling him.
Johnson Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowness has wrist control.
Johnson Jr pushes down on Bowness's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson Jr is keen to just control but Bowness is a slippery customer.
Thomas Bowness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowness keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bowness blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson Jr.
Bowness is staying active underneath Johnson Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowness has hold of Johnson Jr's hands but Johnson Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson Jr thows a huge punch but Bowness dodges it nicely.
Johnson Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowness defending well though.
Johnson Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bowness does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson Jr trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson Jr connects with a nice short shot to Bowness's temple.
Tyrone Johnson Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowness blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr throwing shots but Bowness is blocking nicely.
Johnson Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Johnson Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bowness to stand up.
Good exchange - Johnson Jr coming out on top.
Johnson Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Tyrone Johnson Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowness moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson Jr misses with a low kick.
Bowness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson Jr lands with a hook. Bowness tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson Jr lands a with a good body shot.
Johnson Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowness.
Johnson Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Johnson Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Johnson Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Johnson Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bud Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bud Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands with a straight right. Partridge didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Lance Partridge has been cut.
Partridge scores a takedown into full mount!
Partridge thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Partridge maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Partridge's attempts to control the action.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson has left one of his arms exposed and Partridge doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Johnson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Partridge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekupuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Barbossa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Kealekupuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Barbossa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kealekupuna throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbossa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kealekupuna defends it well.
Barbossa wants to work for an arm triangle but Kealekupuna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barbossa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kealekupuna is looking to get back to is feet but Barbossa passes into side control.
Kealekupuna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kealekupuna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barbossa is working to tighten is grip on Kealekupuna's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kealekupuna has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Barbossa is really squeezing tight and eventually Kealekupuna passes out! Barbossa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Barbossa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chai skantze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, chai skantze!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
skantze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
skantze jabs Moore right on the nose. Moore blinks but takes it well.
skantze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
skantze throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
skantze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore tries to clinch up but skantze circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. skantze tries to avoid it but Moore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag skantze to the ground. skantze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
skantze scores with a nice right hand.
skantze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
skantze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
skantze throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range.
skantze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and skantze wants it to stay on the feet.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from skantze - the referee stops the clock and Moore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says skantze. Moore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Moore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. skantze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - skantze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
skantze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
skantze slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up with skantze, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes skantze against the cage but skantze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from skantze.
Moore scores a takedown into full mount!
skantze tries to buck Moore off but Moore takes his back!
skantze holding both Moore 's hands and preventing any damage.
Moore is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but skantze has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
skantze trying to get back to his feet but Moore is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
skantze looks gassed!
skantze tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Moore sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces skantze to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Moore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty Harry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dirty Harry!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian misses with a looping right.
Christian misses the shot to the body.
Christian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harry was well out of range. Poor timing from Christian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harry misses with a wild combination.
Harry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Christian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christian slips a jab and a cross from Harry.
Harry lands with a kick to the temple. Christian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Christian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harry lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christian throws a series of punches but Harry avoids them all with ease.
Harry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christian.
Harry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harry lands with a nice body kick.
Christian is breathing heavily.
Harry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christian.
Christian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harry lands a left and a right that send Christian crashing to the mat, dazed. Harry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Christian is rocked!
Christian bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Harry comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Christian falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Christian was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirty Harry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nishan Zeroun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nishan Zeroun has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
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171 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nishan Zeroun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeroun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Zeroun avoids it.
Zeroun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zeroun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zeroun looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Zeroun tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zeroun swinging wilding here.
Zeroun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeroun goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Zeroun.
A combination from Zeroun does no damage.
Zeroun throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas tries to clinch but Zeroun is having none of it.
Zeroun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zeroun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas dives in and grabs Zeroun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zeroun pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zeroun wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but Zeroun defends it.
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but Zeroun defends it.
Thomas prevents Zeroun from standing back up.
Zeroun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Zeroun defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thomas is looking for a kimura here.
Thomas looks gassed!
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.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Zeroun dodges it nicely.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Zeroun defending well.
Zeroun is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zeroun lands the left hand.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Zeroun circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Zeroun as Thomas shoots in.
Zeroun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zeroun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Zeroun sprawls well.
Nishan Zeroun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
Zeroun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zeroun throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeroun swinging wilding here.
Zeroun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Zeroun.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Zeroun.
Zeroun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zeroun lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zeroun throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Zeroun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zeroun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zeroun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
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!
Good leg kick by Zeroun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Zeroun.
Zeroun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas is rocked!
Zeroun throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Zeroun finish him?
Zeroun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zeroun lands a with a good body shot.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Zeroun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeroun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zeroun lands a head shot.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zeroun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nishan Zeroun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zeroun.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeroun cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Zeroun misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab lands there for Zeroun.
Zeroun throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas tries to clinch but Zeroun moves out of range.
Zeroun stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zeroun lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nishan Zeroun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Zeroun tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zeroun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Zeroun lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeroun lands a two punch combo.
Zeroun lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeroun lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Thomas throws a push kick but Zeroun slaps the foot to one side.
Nishan Zeroun is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeroun connects with a body shot.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Zeroun misses with a wild combination.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeroun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeroun throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeroun misses with a few strikes there.
Zeroun works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Zeroun lands a two punch combo.
Zeroun lands a slapping body shot.
Zeroun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Zeroun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zeroun lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zeroun lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Zeroun there.
Nishan Zeroun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeroun misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zeroun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thomas, into his guard.
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zeroun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeroun gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
Zeroun is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zeroun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zeroun misses with a double jab.
Zeroun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Zeroun circles away.
Zeroun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Zeroun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zeroun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Nishan Zeroun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Zeroun scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zeroun. That one must have hurt.
Zeroun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeroun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeroun throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Zeroun scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Zeroun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas shoots in and bounces Zeroun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas is pushing down on Zeroun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zeroun is fighting to maintain full guard but Thomas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zeroun wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Zeroun defends the submission attempt.
Thomas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeroun is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nishan Zeroun dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Zeroun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zeroun.
Zeroun throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Zeroun catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas tries to clinch up but Zeroun circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeroun takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Zeroun throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Zeroun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Zeroun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeroun.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Zeroun.
Zeroun throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Zeroun pushes him off.
Zeroun fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zeroun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zeroun scores with a three punch combo!
Zeroun throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Zeroun.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zeroun walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nishan Zeroun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
Zeroun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Zeroun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zeroun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zeroun did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas stops Zeroun from getting back to his feet.
Jack Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zeroun defending well though.
Zeroun won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
Thomas is working for a kimura but Zeroun is defending it quite comfortably.
Zeroun is defending against the submission attempts here by Thomas.
Zeroun is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zeroun throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeroun moves away.
Zeroun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Zeroun circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeroun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeroun moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Zeroun as Thomas shoots in.
Zeroun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Zeroun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeroun misses with a looping right.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeroun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zeroun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeroun throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
Thomas working Zeroun over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeroun is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
Zeroun is defending against the submission attempts here by Thomas.
Zeroun is looking to escape.
Thomas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeroun is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zeroun sees it coming and defends easily.
Thomas throwing shots but Zeroun is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Thomas.
I think Zeroun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nishan Zeroun!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes to the cage accompanied by Im Still Fly - Page ft. Drake. Noir has chosen Eels - The Mighty Boosh as his entrance music. Vince Noir has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Phoenix's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Noir!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Noir misses.
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noir is looking to clinch.
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noir's corner calls for a 1-2. Noir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noir misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Noir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Phoenix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
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!
Noir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir wants to stall.
Noir misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Noir.
Noir tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Noir fails to land.
Noir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Noir looks gassed!
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Noir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Noir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noir's gas tank.
Noir misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Vince Noir has been cut.
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcus Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Noir moved out of range.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix closes the distance looking to clinch
and Noir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
No joy there for Phoenix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Noir slips under a jab.
Noir misses the jab.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Noir tries to clinch up.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Noir moves out of range.
Noir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Noir takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Noir.
Noir misses with a few strikes there.
Noir lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Noir misses with a combination
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Noir is avoiding it.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Noir misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noir fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix misses with a double jab
and Noir counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Noir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Noir pushes him off.
Phoenix takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses.
Noir throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
Phoenix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Noir circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Noir misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Noir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Noir misses its intended target.
Noir looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Noir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Noir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noir tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses.
Noir misses with a double jab.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Noir connects with the punch.
A cross from Noir lands.
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Noir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcus Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a combination. Noir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Noir misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Noir pushes him off.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Noir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noir takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noir throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phoenix walks into a straight right hand from Noir.
Phoenix throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Noir lands with a right hand.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Noir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phoenix's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
That has opened up Vince Noir's cut even more.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Noir as Phoenix tries to tie him up.
Noir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Noir is breathing heavily.
Noir throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
A short uppercut from Noir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vince Noir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noir lands with a straight right. Phoenix didn't see that one coming.
Phoenix waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Noir.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noir throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Phoenix jabs Noir right on the nose. Noir blinks but takes it well.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Noir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Noir counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Noir moves away
and Noir counters with a straight right hand.
Noir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noir misses with a hook.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix tries to keep at a distance but Noir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noir just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phoenix's brow.
Noir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix rushes Noir and presses him up against the cage.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Noir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix tries to stall but Noir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Noir throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phoenix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Noir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir blocking some punches.
Phoenix trying to control the position but instead, Noir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phoenix into the cage.
Noir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcus Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Noir is stalling here.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Noir.
A short right from Noir on the inside.
Noir misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Noir.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Noir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Noir.
Noir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noir lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noir lands a body shot.
Noir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
A short left from Noir.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noir.
Noir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
Noir catches Phoenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noir misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noir.
Phoenix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Noir really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Noir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noir cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix darts in trying to clinch
and Noir counters with a straight right hand.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Noir misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Noir drives through and clinches with Phoenix against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Noir back against the cage.
Phoenix effectively controlling the action here.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noir swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix stalling in the clinch but Noir improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noir is pushing Phoenix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
A body shot lands from Noir.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Noir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noir's gas tank.
Noir is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Noir is stalling here.
Noir working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noir is trying to maintain a safe position but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns Noir into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noir.
Noir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phoenix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noir stalling in the clinch but Phoenix improves position.
Phoenix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noir just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phoenix's brow.
Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phoenix wants to clinch up but Noir keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Noir circles away.
Noir looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Noir slips a straight right by Phoenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noir counters by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noir lands with a right to the head.
Noir has Phoenix pressed against the cage, preventing Phoenix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Noir breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phoenix slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Noir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noir throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Phoenix had his way with Vince Noir in that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Noir'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. This is the final round!
Phoenix swinging wilding here.
Noir throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
Noir keeps the fight on the outside.
Noir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phoenix's head backwards.
Noir tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Phoenix wants to get back to striking at distance but Noir won't allow it.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phoenix up against the cage.
Noir is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Noir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Noir letting Phoenix take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Noir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Noir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noir's gas tank.
Noir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noir misses with a punch on the inside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Noir misses with the combination.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Noir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
A shot to de liver by Noir. Beautiful body shot.
Vince Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Noir moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Noir moves out of range.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Noir throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Noir waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with a combination
and Noir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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.
Jab, jab by Noir - just one landing.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix slips a jab from Noir.
Marcus Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noir.
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 Marcus Phoenix.
Well Phoenix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Phoenix!
Marcus Phoenix retains his light heavyweight title!
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