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Friday Night Fights I PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nester Billbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billbo comes to the cage accompanied by Destroy The Runner - My Darkness. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nester Billbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch there but Billbo circles away.
Billbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Billbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a combination. Billbo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Billbo defends it nicely.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Billbo's takedown attempt.
Billbo stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Billbo.
Jones landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Billbo avoids it.
Billbo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nester Billbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones leaves Billbo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Billbo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Billbo.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Billbo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Billbo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Billbo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Billbo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billbo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Billbo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Billbo won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billbo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones controls Billbo momentarily but Billbo frees himself.
Billbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billbo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Billbo moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination. Billbo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Nester Billbo has been cut.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Billbo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Billbo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
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!
Billbo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Billbo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Billbo wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Billbo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones has his hands on Billbo's head, controlling the position.
Billbo passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billbo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Billbo seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Billbo wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Billbo is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nester Billbo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Billbo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Billbo is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Billbo to get the leverage.
Billbo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Billbo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Billbo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billbo pulls his head out easily.
Billbo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Billbo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Billbo.
Billbo trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Billbo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Billbo has mounted him!
Billbo wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Billbo looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billbo takes Jones's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jones is in trouble.
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Billbo is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Billbo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jones has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Billbo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jones taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Billbo doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nester Billbo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Litoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cock Chestnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Litoris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Litoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cock Chestnar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litoris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chestnar tries to get to full guard but Litoris has control of the leg.
Litoris could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chestnar is trying to stand up here but Litoris is controlling him well.
Chestnar tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Litoris manages to move to mount!
Litoris stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Litoris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chestnar wants to get back to his feet but Litoris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chestnar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Litoris is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chestnar.
Litoris decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litoris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Litoris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Litoris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Litoris content to stall in guard here.
Litoris stands and steps away. Chestnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar shoots and misses
and Litoris counters with a single leg into guard. Chestnar didn't expect that.
Litoris wants to control from the top but Chestnar keeps moving.
Litoris gets to his feet. Chestnar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Litoris throws a shot from downtown. Chestnar moves away and avoids it.
Litoris closes the distance and pushes Chestnar back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Litoris decides to pull guard.
Litoris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chestnar!
Litoris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chestnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Litoris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar blocking the ground and pound.
Litoris throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chestnar because Litoris loaded up on that one.
Litoris controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chestnar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Litoris tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Litoris working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Chestnar looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Litoris! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Litoris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between hillbilly george (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charmander ketchup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ketchup has chosen Otep - Eat the Children as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, hillbilly george!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charmander ketchup!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ketchup dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ketchup lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
ketchup cracks a nice hook into george's ribs.
george shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ketchup sprawls well. ketchup wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. george gets slowly back to his feet.
ketchup lands a nice looking body shot.
george takes a body punch but keeps moving.
george is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ketchup lunges at george with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by george's hand.
george misses with a takedown attempt - ketchup sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ketchup scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ketchup lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
george walks straight into a right hand from ketchup - that's dropped him! ketchup jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save george from any more punishment! george complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charmander ketchup!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid Shuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sid Shuck could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pierre St George's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sid Shuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St George!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St George paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shuck throws out a loose jab but St George uses good head movement to avoid it.
St George clinches with his opponent.
St George lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuck looking to control.
St George looking to pass the guard.
Shuck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shuck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shuck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St George tries to free his leg and advance position but Shuck is retaining full guard.
St George stands up over Shuck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shuck has his foot on St George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St George works his way back into a safe position though.
St George controls from within his opponent's guard.
St George has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shuck to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! St George is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shuck pulls down on the head and he's put St George to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sid Shuck!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neaj Tnencinv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tnencinv comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets. Ken Star acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neaj Tnencinv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Star!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tnencinv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Star as he avoids it easily.
Star scores a takedown into full mount!
Star controlling from the full mount.
I looks like Star might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tnencinv is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tnencinv is trying to stand.
Tnencinv tries to lock up and control but Star gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tnencinv tries to buck Star off but he can't manage it.
Star takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Star avoids the attempt from Tnencinv to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tnencinv is wriggling around trying to escape.
Star controlling the pace for now.
Tnencinv wants to control but Star is having none of it.
Tnencinv regains half guard.
Star wants to stand but Tnencinv has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Star stands up from half guard.
Star misses with a wild combination.
Star avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tnencinv.
Star looks gassed!
Tnencinv thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tnencinv tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Star counters with a single leg into guard. Tnencinv didn't expect that.
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!
Star wants to pass the guard but Tnencinv is keeping the position.
Star wants to get up but he can't break Tnencinv's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tnencinv is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Star is controlling him.
Tnencinv can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Star controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Star stops Tnencinv from standing up.
Star preventing the sweep.
Tnencinv wants to stand and escape but Star is having none of it.
Tnencinv working for a triangle but Star defends it easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tnencinv looks to clinch
and Star counters with a two punch combo.
Tnencinv fails in his attempt to clinch.
Star misses with a few strikes there.
Star avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tnencinv tries to bum rush Star with a series of wild strikes but Star uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Star will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tnencinv throws a nice looking combination but Star bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tnencinv is looking to slow Star down with leg kicks.
Tnencinv moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Ken Star has been cut.
Tnencinv shoots and misses
and Star counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Star decides to return to a standing position.
Tnencinv drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Star takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Star fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tnencinv doesn't manage to clinch there - Star circles away.
Tnencinv tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tnencinv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tnencinv can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neaj Tnencinv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star is trying to force a seperation but Tnencinv has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tnencinv keeps control of Star as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Star is trying to break the clinch but Tnencinv is controlling him.
Star tries to circle away but Tnencinv has him pinned against the cage.
Star prevents Tnencinv from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Star's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Star blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Star wants to break the clinch but can't.
Star prevents Tnencinv from breaking the clinch.
Tnencinv working hard to break the clinch.
Star manages to break the clinch.
Tnencinv fails with a takedown attempt.
Star moves into the clinch successfully.
Tnencinv wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tnencinv tries to circle away but Star has him pinned against the cage.
Star has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tnencinv waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Star.
Star lands with an uppercut that bounces Tnencinv off the cage and back into rage.
Tnencinv darts in trying to clinch
and Star counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Star dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Star's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Star connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tnencinv. Tnencinv circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tnencinv looks to land a combination but Star avoids it well.
Tnencinv takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Star stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tnencinv.
Star clinches up against the cage.
Star working hard to break the clinch.
Tnencinv is trying to force a seperation but Star has the dominant position.
Star manages to break the clinch.
Star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tnencinv.
Star goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tnencinv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Star gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Star is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tnencinv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tnencinv tries to circle away but Star has him pinned against the cage.
Tnencinv prevents Star from breaking the clinch.
Tnencinv wants a takedown but no success here.
Tnencinv is trying to break the clinch but Star has him pressed against the cage.
Star looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Star wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Star prevents Tnencinv from breaking the clinch.
Tnencinv wants to break free but Star has control.
Tnencinv is trying to break free.
Star has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tnencinv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star has him pressed against the cage.
Star prevents Tnencinv from breaking the clinch.
Tnencinv working hard to break the clinch.
Star is looking to break free of the clinch but Tnencinv has double underhooks.
Star escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Star shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tnencinv's guard.
Star trying to control but Tnencinv is working from the bottom.
Tnencinv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tnencinv is really struggling to control Star but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tnencinv throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tnencinv is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Star stands up and waves to Tnencinv to follow him.
Tnencinv digs a good body shot into Star's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Tnencinv.
Tnencinv jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Star keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tnencinv misses with the combination.
Star shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tnencinv napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Star gets to mount! Tnencinv was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Star sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tnencinv wants to hold on but Star pushes him away.
Star prevents Tnencinv from getting the reversal.
Ken Star has got the better of the ground game so far.
Star won't let Tnencinv get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tnencinv is trying desperately to improve position.
Star controlling from the full mount.
Tnencinv tries to reverse the position but Star maintains control.
Star takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tnencinv wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Star takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Let's hope that Star has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tnencinv tries to hold on but Star postures up.
Star content just to control the position here.
Tnencinv is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Star controlling from the full mount.
Tnencinv is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ken Star will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ken Star's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tnencinv has a takedown stuffed.
Tnencinv connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tnencinv.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Star!
Tnencinv tries to close the distance and clinch but Star swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neaj Tnencinv is winning the standup battle so far.
Star showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tnencinv.
Tnencinv throws the left hand but Star avoids the punch easily.
Star changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tnencinv looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tnencinv tries to improve position but can't.
Tnencinv is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Star is controlling him well.
Star working the ground and pound.
Star decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Star closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tnencinv to the mat! Tnencinv manages to get full guard.
Star stands up and waves to Tnencinv to follow him.
Neaj Tnencinv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tnencinv.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tnencinv throws a wild body kick that Star sees coming a mile off.
Tnencinv fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Star scores with a four punch combination!
Tnencinv throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Star.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tnencinv can't break the clinch.
Star pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tnencinv throws out a powerful jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Star.
Tnencinv is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Star landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Tnencinv is trying to get back to his feet.
Star stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tnencinv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Star fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tnencinv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tnencinv looks to clinch
and Star counters with a left and a right that stings Tnencinv.
Tnencinv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Star wants to get back to striking at distance but Tnencinv won't allow it.
Star breaks from the clinch.
Star closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tnencinv decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tnencinv, up you get!
Tnencinv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Star throws a right and a left that Tnencinv avoids nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tnencinv.
Tnencinv tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Star clinches.
Star has had enough of the clinch but Tnencinv keeps him there for the moment.
Tnencinv works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Star keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tnencinv's efforts to push away.
Star wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Star wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tnencinv has him pressed against the cage.
Tnencinv has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tnencinv wants to break the clinch but can't.
Star is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tnencinv pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tnencinv scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Star pushes Tnencinv up against the cage in a clinch.
Tnencinv has had enough of the clinch but Star keeps him there for the moment.
Star is trying to break free.
Star prevents Tnencinv from breaking the clinch.
Tnencinv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Star walks away with a smile on his face. Tnencinv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ken Star is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neaj Tnencinv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star gets a clinch.
Star wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tnencinv keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Star's efforts to push away.
Tnencinv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tnencinv falls off balance throwing a combination
and Star counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tnencinv misses with a few strikes there.
Star shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tnencinv is trying to defend but Star finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Star decides to stand and escape the position.
Star forces Tnencinv back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Star breaks from the clinch.
Star leaves Tnencinv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neaj Tnencinv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Star closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Star comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Star winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith 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... Ken Star!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reece Scoble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Rodriguez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reece Scoble!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scoble sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Scoble throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scoble tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scoble to the ground. Scoble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Scoble's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Scoble circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Rodriguez misses
and Scoble counters by clinching up.
Rodriguez trying to stall but Scoble improves his position.
Rodriguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scoble smiles and moves away.
Scoble should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Scoble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
Scoble decides to stand back up. Scoble steps back and let's Rodriguez get back to his feet.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scoble counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Scoble.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Scoble circles away easily
and Scoble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scoble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scoble decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scoble counters with a leg kick.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Scoble misses
and Rodriguez counters with a body kick that stops Scoble in his tracks momentarily.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Scoble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scoble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scoble turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Scoble decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rodriguez to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to clinch
and Scoble counters with a single leg into guard. Rodriguez didn't expect that.
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing Scoble from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Scoble stands up from Rodriguez's guard - Scoble perhaps looking for a knockout.
Scoble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Scoble counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scoble stands up and beckons Rodriguez to his feet.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scoble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scoble.
Scoble trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.
Scoble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Rodriguez is working an open guard so Scoble takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Scoble dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scoble counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez is just holding on here. Scoble manages to take his back.
Scoble is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Scoble just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriguez wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Scoble is hanging on to Rodriguez's back as he tries to escape.
Rodriguez wants to control his opponent's hands but Scoble gets his hands free.
Scoble doesn't have the hooks in and Rodriguez manages to turn into his guard.
Rodriguez pushing down on Scoble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scoble wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Scoble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scoble is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scoble can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scoble is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Rodriguez is stalling here. Scoble is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scoble has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Scoble decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scoble counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rodriguez's guard now.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Scoble really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scoble won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
Rodriguez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rodriguez trying to control but Scoble is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez unloads with some shots from mount but Scoble bucks and avoids them well.
Rodriguez trying to control but Scoble is having none of it.
Scoble is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Scoble 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scoble counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses
so Scoble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scoble postures up.
Scoble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rodriguez, up you get!
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scoble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scoble stands up from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Scoble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scoble gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Scoble avoids nicely.
Scoble lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scoble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Scoble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodriguez is trying to hold Scoble in close to prevent damage but Scoble has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez wants to stand back up but Scoble manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Scoble plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scoble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez tries to land a body kick
and Scoble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to hold Scoble in close to prevent damage but Scoble has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
Scoble stands up from half guard.
Dominic Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scoble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez 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.
Scoble prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Scoble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scoble 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Scoble!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Walk It Out - UNK as his entrance music. Dan Murphy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson lands a with a good body shot.
Murphy swinging wilding here.
A nice combination there by Ferguson.
It looks like Dan Murphy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Murphy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ferguson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turd Ferguson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rich Silva!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Maia as Silva shoots in.
Silva tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva wants to control but Maia passes easily into half guard.
Maia passes into side control, despite Silva's attempt to control the position.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Maia working away.
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maia but great work by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva wants to stand but Maia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Silva is trying to control. Maia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maia gets full guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva throws a strike but Maia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand up but Maia is controlling him.
Maia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Silva keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Maia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maia passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva with a poor takedown
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva reaches up around Maia's neck trying to control. But Maia takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Silva! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Silva is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Maia celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Demian Maia!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Devereux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devereux is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bolt Thrower - At First Light. Dan Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Devereux!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy cracks Devereux with an open hand slap.
Hardy misses with a hook. Devereux ducked under it nicely.
Hardy gets caught flat footed, as Devereux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Devereux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Devereux gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Devereux avoids nicely.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Devereux circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick there by Devereux.
Hardy throws a hook but Devereux blocks it.
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Devereux is out of range.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Devereux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Devereux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Devereux has passed into half guard!
Hardy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to control Devereux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
Devereux stands up out of the half guard.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Devereux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardy manages to get back to half guard.
Devereux is taking a breather. Hardy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to roll over but Devereux keeps him under control.
Devereux controlling the action here.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Devereux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Devereux passes Hardy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Devereux seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hardy wants to control but Devereux is keeping busy.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Devereux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy is trying to control but Devereux manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is looking to improve his position but Devereux isn't that keen on the idea.
Devereux is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Devereux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Devereux swinging wilding here.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Devereux's shoulder, as Devereux tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy cracks Devereux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Devereux moves away and avoids it.
Devereux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devereux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Devereux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Devereux slips a jab from Hardy.
Good leg kick by Devereux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Devereux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Devereux slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy misses with a combination
and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Devereux is working away from the top position though.
Hardy is pressing down on Devereux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Devereux stands and steps away. Hardy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Devereux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luc Devereux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devereux moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook but Devereux avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Devereux wants to get up but he can't break Hardy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Devereux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Devereux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devereux defends well.
Hardy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Devereux is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devereux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hardy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Devereux manages to get himself to full guard.
Devereux 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.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Devereux has wrist control.
Devereux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Devereux is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Devereux can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hardy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Devereux is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hardy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy working the ground and pound but Devereux is defending the strikes.
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Devereux avoids nicely.
Devereux misses with a double jab.
Hardy throws the left hand but Devereux avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Devereux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy throws a hook but Devereux blocks it.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Devereux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hardy's guard.
Devereux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Devereux from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Devereux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Devereux's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Devereux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Devereux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hardy wants to control but Devereux is keeping busy.
Devereux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Devereux tries to pass to full mount but Hardy defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Devereux gets to his feet. Hardy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hardy scores with a jab.
Dan Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a hook. Devereux ducked under it nicely.
Hardy misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devereux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Devereux throws a series of strikes that have Hardy backpedaling.
Dan Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Devereux misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Devereux stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Hardy is looking to sweep but instead, Devereux has passed into half guard.
Devereux is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereux wants to free his trapped foot but Hardy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hardy manages to get to full guard.
Devereux stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Hardy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Devereux has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hardy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hardy trying to hold on to Devereux's head to control him but Devereux postures up.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Devereux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Devereux in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Devereux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Devereux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Devereux!
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