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SFC 81 - Johnson vs. Pyatt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesset comes into the arena with Psycho Killer blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
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190 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arnfinn Nesset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nesset.
Cohen moves out of range of the strikes.
Cohen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nesset.
Nesset misses with an uppercut. Cohen saw that one coming.
Nesset bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cohen digs a good body shot into Nesset's ribs.
A shot to de liver by Nesset. Beautiful body shot.
Nesset avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nesset lands a jab to the head.
Nesset looks to land a right hand but Cohen moved out of range.
Nesset lands with a cross.
Nesset throws a body punch but Cohen moves out of range.
Nesset throws a nice looking combination but Cohen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nesset throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nesset misses with a looping left.
Cohen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nesset takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cohen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cohen avoids the body shot from Nesset.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Nesset shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Cohen misses.
Nesset swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cohen counters with a one-two to the body.
Nesset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cohen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cohen slips under a jab.
Cohen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nesset.
Nesset lands a right hook to the body.
Nesset throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Cohen.
Nesset lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cohen throws a solid leg kick but Nesset takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cohen.
A jab from Cohen misses.
A punch combination from Cohen misses.
Nesset rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cohen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nesset connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cohen shoots in looking for a takedown. Nesset tries to sprawl out of it but Cohen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nesset manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arnfinn Nesset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Cohen.
Cohen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Cohen misses.
Nesset showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cohen.
Nice body punch from Cohen.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nesset ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnfinn Nesset is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cohen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cohen moves out of range as Nesset strikes.
Nesset lands a jab-cross combination.
Nesset takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cohen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cohen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nesset is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nesset counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohen misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nesset, as that shot connected.
Cohen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nesset misses with a combination
and Cohen counters with a series of strikes. Nesset will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cohen closes the distance and clinches up with Nesset, looking for a takedown. Cohen pushes Nesset against the cage but Nesset circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nesset tests Cohen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesset swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nesset throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cohen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Cohen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nesset throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cohen on the side of the head.
Cohen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cohen catches Nesset with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nesset is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nesset throws a body punch but Cohen moves out of range.
Nesset stuffs the takedown attempt from Cohen. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nesset swats away the attempt to clinch by Cohen.
Jab by Nesset.
Cohen throws a solid leg kick but Nesset takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cohen.
Nesset looks to throw the jab but Cohen is out of range.
Nesset throws a shot to the body.
Cohen misses with a shot to the body
and Nesset counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cohen misses the shot to the body.
Nesset takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nesset uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cohen.
Nesset on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nesset throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cohen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cohen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nesset dives on top into guard.
Nesset controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nesset preventing the sweep.
Cohen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nesset escapes and throws Cohen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen is looking to regain half guard here but Nesset keeps moving and retains side control.
Cohen gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cohen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cohen looking for a sweep. Not yet Cohen, not yet.
Cohen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nesset wants to stand and escape but instead Cohen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cohen 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.
Cohen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Nesset keeps moving.
Nesset will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cohen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nesset counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cohen is breathing heavily.
Cohen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cohen misses with a double jab
and Nesset counters with a stiff right hand.
Cohen misses with a hook. Nesset ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cohen jabs Nesset right on the nose. Nesset blinks but takes it well.
Cohen slips a jab and a cross from Nesset.
Nesset pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cohen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cohen punishes Nesset's body with a nice straight punch.
Nesset uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cohen.
Nesset takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cohen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cohen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cohen throws a combination that misses
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Cohen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cohen digs a good hook to Nesset's body.
Cohen blocks a jab.
Nesset tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cohen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nesset.
Cohen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesset was well out of range. Poor timing from Cohen.
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nesset looks to land a right hand but Cohen moved out of range.
Cohen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nesset pinned against the cage. Nesset gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nesset tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cohen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nesset.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesset misses with a looping left.
Cohen ducks under a wild hook from Nesset.
Cohen throws a looping overhand right but Nesset ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cohen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cohen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesset is just out of range.
Nesset with a hook.
Cohen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cohen tries to break the clinch but Nesset is controlling the position.
Cohen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nesset just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cohen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nesset misses with a looping right.
Cohen throws a shot from downtown. Nesset moves away and avoids it.
Nesset takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nesset misses with a hook to the body
and Cohen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cohen with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen tries to clinch
and Nesset counters with a stiff right hand.
Nesset swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nesset throws a sloppy body shot
and Cohen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Cohen misses.
Cohen missing with a left hand there. Nesset was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cohen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nesset cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nesset is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nesset displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nesset throws a right and a left that Cohen avoids nicely.
Cohen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arnfinn Nesset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Cohen.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brian Cohen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Nesset misses
and Cohen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brian Cohen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nesset stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nesset wants it to stay on the feet.
Cohen throws a jab when Nesset was well out of range.
Cohen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesset is just out of range.
Cohen misses with a hook.
Cohen blocks a jab.
Nesset misses with a straight left.
Nesset throws a looping overhand right but Cohen ducks down to avoid it.
Cohen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nesset is able to avoid easily.
Nesset slaps away a takedown attempt from Cohen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brian Cohen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nesset scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset connects with the punch.
Cohen misses with a straight left.
Nesset looks to score with a jab to the body but Cohen is just out of range.
Nice cross by Nesset.
Nesset misses with a looping left.
Arnfinn Nesset has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cohen misses with the combination.
Nesset cracks Cohen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cohen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cohen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nesset is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nesset has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Cohen.
Well Cohen 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Valjean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valjean comes to the cage accompanied by Saftey dance. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Valjean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Bale!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bale throws a series of punches but Valjean moves out of range.
Bale misses with a few strikes there.
Bale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valjean misses with a looping left.
A jab from Valjean misses.
Bale scores with a three punch combo!
Valjean takes a swing at Bale's ribcage but misses.
Valjean misses with a body shot.
Bale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valjean.
Valjean tries to land a leg kick but Bale saw it coming and moves away.
Bale looks to land a combination. Valjean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valjean throws a sloppy head kick and Bale moves out of range easily.
Valjean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valjean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bale moves away.
Bale throws a combination. Valjean tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bale throws a right and a left that Valjean avoids nicely.
Bale lands a nice looking body shot.
Bale digs a good hook to Valjean's body.
Valjean is breathing heavily.
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!
Bale lands a left and a right that send Valjean crashing to the mat, dazed. Bale thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Valjean is rocked!
Bale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Valjean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bale connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Valjean to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Bale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adrian Bale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shrimpboat VanderShmoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shrimpboat VanderShmoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanderShmoot throws a series of punches but Hawking moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from VanderShmoot. No joy for Hawking on that attempt.
VanderShmoot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Horrible takedown by VanderShmoot or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawking which made him look bad.
VanderShmoot throws a head kick that misses.
VanderShmoot tries to clinch but Hawking is having none of it.
VanderShmoot connects with a single shot there.
VanderShmoot has his takedown stuffed
and Hawking counters with a shoot takedown. VanderShmoot fights it but they end up in guard.
Hawking looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VanderShmoot wants to get back to his feet but Hawking is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hawking being controlled here momentarily.
VanderShmoot wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanderShmoot has control of Hawking's left arm, preventing Hawking from doing any damage.
VanderShmoot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hawking controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hawking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. VanderShmoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
VanderShmoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawking is one step ahead there.
Hawking being controlled here momentarily.
Hawking won't allow VanderShmoot to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
VanderShmoot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
VanderShmoot has his takedown stuffed
and Hawking moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shrimpboat VanderShmoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanderShmoot is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawking has double underhooks.
VanderShmoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawking has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. VanderShmoot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
VanderShmoot scores with a nice hook to the head.
VanderShmoot stops a takedown attempt from Hawking.
VanderShmoot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
VanderShmoot is trying to break the clinch but Hawking is controlling him.
VanderShmoot can't break the clinch.
VanderShmoot tries to break the clinch but Hawking is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanderShmoot is trying to break the clinch but Hawking is controlling him.
VanderShmoot has Hawking pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hawking manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
VanderShmoot can't break the clinch.
VanderShmoot tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawking shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
VanderShmoot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
VanderShmoot tries to break the clinch but Hawking is controlling the position.
Hawking keeps the fight in the clinch, despite VanderShmoot's efforts to push away.
VanderShmoot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on VanderShmoot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
VanderShmoot pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawking leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
VanderShmoot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawking prevents VanderShmoot from breaking the clinch.
VanderShmoot is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawking has double underhooks.
Hawking is trying to drag VanderShmoot to the mat but VanderShmoot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
VanderShmoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawking gets underhooks to prevent VanderShmoot's takedown attempt.
Hawking prevents VanderShmoot from breaking the clinch.
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.
VanderShmoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawking gets the underhooks and prevents it.
VanderShmoot tries to break free but Hawking pushes him back against the cage.
VanderShmoot tries to break the clinch but Hawking is controlling the position.
VanderShmoot has had enough of the clinch but Hawking keeps him there for the moment.
VanderShmoot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawking prevents VanderShmoot from breaking the clinch.
VanderShmoot tries to circle away but Hawking has him pinned against the cage.
VanderShmoot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
VanderShmoot is trying to break free.
VanderShmoot wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawking won't allow it.
Hawking fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawking.
VanderShmoot working hard to break the clinch.
VanderShmoot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
VanderShmoot tries to circle away but Hawking has him pinned against the cage.
VanderShmoot wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shrimpboat VanderShmoot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
VanderShmoot lands with a shot to the body.
VanderShmoot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - VanderShmoot scores with a four punch combination!
VanderShmoot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawking counters with a single leg into guard. VanderShmoot didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking preventing the sweep.
VanderShmoot wants to stand and escape but Hawking is having none of it.
VanderShmoot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if VanderShmoot tries to get out of the position.
Hawking stopping the sweep attempt from VanderShmoot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanderShmoot is working hard here to advance position.
Hawking drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but VanderShmoot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hawking has VanderShmoot in his guard.
VanderShmoot wants to get up but he can't break Hawking's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanderShmoot postures up in Hawking's guard and throws a big left but Hawking blocks it.
VanderShmoot is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawking has wrist control.
Hawking working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawking working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VanderShmoot.
Hawking looking for a guillotine here but VanderShmoot defends easily.
VanderShmoot stands up over Hawking, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
VanderShmoot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
VanderShmoot scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawking should have avoided that one.
VanderShmoot tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanderShmoot tries to clinch there but Hawking circles away.
A punch combination from VanderShmoot misses.
VanderShmoot closes the distance and clinches up with Hawking, looking for a takedown. VanderShmoot pushes Hawking against the cage but Hawking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
VanderShmoot tries for a takedown but Hawking sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
VanderShmoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shrimpboat VanderShmoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanderShmoot leaves Hawking with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
VanderShmoot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
VanderShmoot fails to land the takedown.
Hawking takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hawking keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanderShmoot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawking's head.
VanderShmoot's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and VanderShmoot duly obliges.
VanderShmoot tries for a takedown but Hawking circles away easily
and Hawking counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawking.
VanderShmoot tries to break free but Hawking pushes him back against the cage.
VanderShmoot wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawking won't allow it.
Hawking is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
VanderShmoot wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawking won't allow it.
VanderShmoot tries to break the clinch but Hawking is controlling the position.
VanderShmoot is trying to break the clinch but Hawking is controlling him.
VanderShmoot working hard to break the clinch.
VanderShmoot is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawking has double underhooks.
VanderShmoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawking gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hawking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanderShmoot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawking counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hawking wants to stand but VanderShmoot is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hawking trying to control the position from guard on top but VanderShmoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. VanderShmoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
VanderShmoot is looking to stand up but Hawking isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawking wants to get up but he can't break VanderShmoot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shrimpboat VanderShmoot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
VanderShmoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
VanderShmoot throws a head kick that misses.
Hawking blocks a head kick by VanderShmoot.
Hawking fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot is winning the standup battle so far.
VanderShmoot throws a sloppy head kick and Hawking moves out of range easily.
No joy there for VanderShmoot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
VanderShmoot darts in trying to clinch
and Hawking counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for VanderShmoot!
VanderShmoot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VanderShmoot is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanderShmoot is trying to escape the mount.
VanderShmoot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
VanderShmoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawking jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but VanderShmoot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hawking takes a kick to the side of the head.
VanderShmoot shoots in but Hawking avoids the takedown attempt easily.
VanderShmoot keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
VanderShmoot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
VanderShmoot throws a sloppy head kick and Hawking moves out of range easily.
VanderShmoot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
VanderShmoot misses with a wild combination.
VanderShmoot slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawking, before circling back to the center of the mat.
VanderShmoot misses with a head kick.
VanderShmoot lands a two punch combo.
VanderShmoot is looking to land body kicks.
VanderShmoot throws a right hand that Hawking ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawking also avoids with ease.
VanderShmoot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
VanderShmoot has his takedown stuffed
so Hawking counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shrimpboat VanderShmoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanderShmoot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
VanderShmoot keeping moving, preventing Hawking from controlling successfully.
Hawking tries to free his leg and advance position but VanderShmoot is retaining full guard.
VanderShmoot wants to stand but Hawking is controlling the position.
VanderShmoot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
VanderShmoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawking.
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawking is fighting to break VanderShmoot's control of his arms but VanderShmoot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kevin Hawking has got the better of the ground game so far.
VanderShmoot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
VanderShmoot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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.
Hawking gets cracked with a nice right hand there by VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot fails with the takedown
and Hawking counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hawking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. VanderShmoot is keeping the position for now.
VanderShmoot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kevin Hawking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawking tries to free his leg and advance position but VanderShmoot is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Hawking comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think VanderShmoot 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shrimpboat VanderShmoot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane The Pain Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raddick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pain Killer comes into the arena with Combat Baby blaring out of the sound system. Jenkins has chosen ill bill - war is my destiny as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane The Pain Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raddick Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pain Killer tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Pain Killer tries to improve position but can't.
The Pain Killer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The Pain Killer holds on to Jenkins's head and controls the position momentarily.
The Pain Killer is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins stands up.
The Pain Killer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pain Killer trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins has his feet on The Pain Killer's thighs here. He's pushed The Pain Killer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! The Pain Killer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raddick Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sun Ce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Shellac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacques Shellac is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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167 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sun Ce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Shellac!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shellac feints and then cracks Ce's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ce down.
Shellac closes the distance and clinches.
Shellac putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ce in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ce fails to pull guard.
Ce goes for a takedown attempt but Shellac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shellac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Ce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shellac looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ce closes the distance and clinches up with Shellac, looking for a takedown. Ce pushes Shellac against the cage but Shellac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ce darts in trying to clinch
and Shellac counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shellac tries a head kick but it misses.
Shellac clinches up with Ce and pushes him back against the cage.
Shellac breaks from the clinch.
Ce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shellac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ce.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shellac. That's going to slow Ce down.
Ce is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shellac clinches with his opponent.
Shellac landing knees to the body.
Shellac landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ce takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ce takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Shellac.
Shellac unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shellac is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shellac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shellac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ce backs up against the cage.
Ce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ce is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shellac.
Oh Ce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shellac lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Ce crumples to the floor! Shellac milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacques Shellac!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Marr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marr's entrance music is Earthshine by Rush. A fine choice. 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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163 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Marr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solid Snake!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Marr or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake which made him look bad.
Marr shoots for a takedown but Snake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Snake is trying to defend but Marr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marr moves nicely into side control.
Snake wants to get back to his feet but Marr drags him back down.
Marr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Snake takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Snake explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Marr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marr throwing shots but Snake is blocking nicely.
Marr prevents Snake from standing back up.
Marr wants to work for an arm triangle but Snake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marr wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marr stops Snake from getting back to his feet.
Marr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Snake holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Marr thowing shots but they're missing.
Marr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Snake is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Snake is in a horrible position here. Marr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marr looking to finish with strikes here!
Marr lands a big shot there that rocks Snake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Snake takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marr throwing strikes here but Snake is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marr with shots to the head and body - Snake looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Marr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Snake's face.
Marr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Marr unloads with some shots from mount but Snake bucks and avoids them well.
Snake is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marr unloads with some shots from mount but Snake bucks and avoids them well.
Marr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Snake because Marr loaded up on that one.
Marr working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Snake slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Marr seems to be working for a kimura but Snake defends the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Snake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marr shoots in but Snake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Marr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Snake - just one landing.
Snake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marr slips a straight right by Snake.
Marr fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Snake as Marr shoots in.
Marr is breathing heavily.
Snake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snake misses with a straight left.
Snake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marr.
Snake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marr shoots for a double leg takedown but Snake sprawls well. He's pushed Marr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snake.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snake defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marr is defended easily by Snake.
Solid Snake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snake throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Marr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Snake misses with a hook. Marr ducked under it nicely.
Snake throws an overhand right that lands on Marr's shoulder, as Marr tries to avoid the shot.
Marr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marr somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Snake.
Marr shoots in for a double leg but Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snake circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Marr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marr slips a jab and a cross from Snake.
Marr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marr shoots in for a double leg but Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marr.
A punch combination from Snake misses.
Snake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake throws a looping overhand right but Marr ducks down to avoid it.
Marr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snake.
A jab lands there for Snake.
Snake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown by Marr or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake which made him look bad.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Marr with that takedown attempt.
Snake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marr.
Snake leaves Marr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snake swinging wilding here.
Snake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marr avoids the head kick by Snake.
Marr closes the distance and clinches up with Snake, looking for a takedown. Marr pushes Snake against the cage but Snake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snake throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake throws a series of punches but Marr avoids them all with ease.
Snake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from Marr. Marr gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Snake lands a jab-cross combination.
Marr slips a jab and a cross from Snake.
Snake misses with a wild combination.
Marr dodges the punch combination from Snake.
Marr misses with a hook. Snake ducked under it nicely.
Snake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snake but Snake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snake defends it nicely.
Snake misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Snake tries to bum rush Marr with a series of wild strikes but Marr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snake.
Snake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marr has managed to clinch.
Marr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marr has Snake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marr wants a takedown.
Snake working hard to break the clinch.
Marr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marr keeps control of Snake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snake misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snake as he jumps to the side.
Marr looks to land a right hand but Snake moved out of range.
Marr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snake looks to score with a jab to the body but Marr is just out of range.
Marr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snake.
Marr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snake swivels and escapes.
Snake throws a shot to the body.
Solid Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Snake looks to land a combination. Marr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marr is rocked!
A lazy left from Snake finds it's target.
Oh Marr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snake throws a one two combo.
Marr loses concentration momentarily and Snake pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Marr crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Snake finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Solid Snake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins's entrance music is Enter Sandman. A fine choice. Steven Knight is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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158 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Steven Knight!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hawkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkins.
Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Hawkins rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
Knight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as Knight tries to tie him up.
Hawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Hawkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Hawkins keeps him there for the moment.
Hawkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight postures up and lands a big shot to Hawkins's brow.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Hawkins is trying to keep Knight in close.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight is looking to stand up but Hawkins won't let him.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Hawkins is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight lands with a straight right. Hawkins didn't see that one coming.
Knight wants to clinch
and Hawkins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knight!
Hawkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hawkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knight is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knight tries to lock up and control but Hawkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hawkins is staying active.
Hawkins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Knight because Hawkins loaded up on that one.
Hawkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Knight tries to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
Knight is working to get back to half guard.
Hawkins wants to take his opponent's back but Knight doesn't allow it.
Knight is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawkins lands a big elbow.
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.
Knight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knight somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight scores with a nice strike.
Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
Knight tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Knight is predictable there
and Hawkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy Hawkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knight rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.
Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knight avoids the elbow strike from Hawkins, against the cage.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Knight stalling in the clinch but Hawkins improves position.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Hawkins wants a takedown.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawkins pulls Knight into guard.
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hawkins is proving hard to escape from.
Hawkins controlling Knight's posture.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight is working Hawkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Hawkins trying to control here.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Hawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight stalling away here and it's allowed Hawkins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight throws a strike but Hawkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight scores with a nice right hand.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Knight defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knight scores with a body shot.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Sandy Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Knight tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knight regains half guard.
Hawkins is pressing down on Knight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knight is holding on for now.
Hawkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawkins stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
Hawkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knight trying to hold on to Hawkins's head to control him but Hawkins postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knight cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight rushes Hawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
Knight pushes Hawkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hawkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight taking a breather.
Knight lands a left hand.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins misses with a knee strike.
Hawkins looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawkins gets an underhook and turns Knight into the cage.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hawkins takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown by Hawkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hawkins darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as Knight tries to tie him up.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
Knight breaks the clinch.
Hawkins fails to land the takedown.
Hawkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knight misses with a hook.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawkins.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Hawkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
Hawkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steven Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Hawkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawkins fails to land the takedown.
Knight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawkins in his tracks.
Knight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawkins momentarily.
Knight fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight gets back to half guard.
Hawkins stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
Knight is trying to maintain the position but Hawkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Hawkins has control of the leg.
Knight tries to kick Hawkins off but Hawkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sandy Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight wants to control but Hawkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knight is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Knight!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacobus Boerboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacobus Boerboom!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boerboom ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Boerboom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hill clinches.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boerboom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boerboom showed some decent athleticism there.
Hill is pressing down on Boerboom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Boerboom wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boerboom's guard.
Hill thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boerboom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boerboom pushes Hill off and gets back to his feet.
Boerboom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Boerboom ducks down to avoid it.
Boerboom gets a takedown into half guard.
Boerboom looks gassed!
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boerboom not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Boerboom wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boerboom pulls his head out easily.
Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boerboom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boerboom's back!
Hill punishes Boerboom with strikes from the back mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is working the ground and pound. Can Boerboom escape?
Hill struggling to land strikes to the head as Boerboom covers up.
Hill lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Boerboom hold on?!
Hill lands strikes to the head.
Hill keeps control of the position as Boerboom tries to break free.
Hill misses with punches from the back.
Hill throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hill thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hill tightening his grip on Boerboom, looking for the choke.
Hill has Boerboom flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands punches and elbows.
Boerboom covering up well under a series of strikes from Hill.
Boerboom covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hill lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Boerboom wants to get back to his feet.
Hill lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hill is working the ground and pound. Can Boerboom escape?
Hill throwing sloppy strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hill. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hill lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hill.
Boerboom trying to control the position but Hill manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Hill blocks a head kick by Boerboom.
Boerboom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boerboom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boerboom tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boerboom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill darts in and clinches Boerboom up against the cage.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Boerboom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hill.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Boerboom's shoulder, as Boerboom tries to avoid the shot.
Hill tests Boerboom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boerboom is rocked!
Hill fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boerboom to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boerboom looks to clinch but Hill throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boerboom taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bret Hill!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milton Vessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spoon McGinty (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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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milton Vessey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spoon McGinty!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vessey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGinty avoids it really well and circles away.
McGinty lands with a right hand.
Vessey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGinty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGinty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vessey was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinty.
McGinty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGinty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spoon McGinty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vessey throws a nice looking combination but McGinty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGinty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGinty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vessey circles away quickly and effectively.
McGinty throws out a loose jab but Vessey uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vessey misses with a wild body shot.
Vessey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey lands an overhand right.
McGinty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vessey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGinty.
Vessey misses with a takedown attempt - McGinty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vessey shoots in but McGinty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Vessey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vessey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGinty misses with a combination
and Vessey counters with a left and a right that stings McGinty.
McGinty moves out of range as Vessey strikes.
McGinty misses with a combination
and Vessey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGinty throws a combination that misses
and Vessey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vessey.
Vessey looking to pass the guard.
Vessey won't allow McGinty to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vessey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGinty is keeping the position for now.
Vessey pushes down on McGinty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vessey is working for a submission of some sort.
Vessey lands strikes from half guard.
Vessey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGinty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vessey.
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.
McGinty tries to kick Vessey off but Vessey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vessey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGinty kicks Vessey off and gets back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Vessey there.
McGinty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vessey counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from McGinty does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinty misses with a double jab
and Vessey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGinty walks into a jab.
Vessey lands a nice hook to McGinty's body. McGinty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGinty throws a combination that misses
enabling Vessey to counter with a crisp jab.
Vessey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGinty takes one to the side of the head.
Vessey closes the distance and clinches up with McGinty, looking for a takedown. Vessey pushes McGinty against the cage but McGinty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGinty misses with a combination
and Vessey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGinty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGinty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vessey doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vessey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for McGinty.
Vessey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Vessey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vessey misses with a looping left.
McGinty misses with a wild combination.
McGinty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vessey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vessey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGinty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vessey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGinty's head backwards.
McGinty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGinty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vessey counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinty misses the jab.
McGinty swinging wilding here.
McGinty is breathing heavily.
McGinty misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Vessey.
Vessey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey lands with a hook. McGinty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vessey throws out a powerful jab.
McGinty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vessey.
McGinty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vessey tries for a takedown but McGinty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGinty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spoon McGinty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGinty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vessey to score with a decent uppercut.
Vessey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGinty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vessey counters with a straight right hand.
McGinty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGinty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vessey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGinty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Vessey moves out of range.
Vessey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGinty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vessey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vessey throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vessey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vessey scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGinty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vessey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vessey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vessey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vessey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vessey drops back looking for a leg! McGinty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGinty manages to kick Vessey off! Vessey jumps back into McGinty's guard.
Vessey gets to his feet. McGinty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vessey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vessey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGinty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vessey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vessey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGinty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milton Vessey is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vessey.
Vessey lands the left hand.
McGinty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vessey.
Spoon McGinty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vessey throws a big shot that misses.
McGinty misses the body punch
and McGinty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vessey lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vessey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vessey throws a right hand that McGinty ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinty also avoids with ease.
McGinty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vessey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGinty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vessey!
McGinty throws out a loose jab but Vessey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from McGinty does no damage.
Vessey scores with the left hand. McGinty knows he should have avoided that one.
McGinty throws a right hand that Vessey ducks under and follows up with a left that Vessey also avoids with ease.
Vessey dodges the punch combination from McGinty.
Vessey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Vessey does it's job there.
Vessey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Vessey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McGinty misses with a double jab
and Vessey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGinty misses with a double jab
and Vessey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vessey advances to half guard.
Vessey wants to free his trapped foot but McGinty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vessey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vessey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vessey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGinty defending well though.
Vessey is stalling here. McGinty is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vessey seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McGinty has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vessey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGinty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Milton Vessey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vessey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGinty stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vessey.
Vessey throws a right and a left that McGinty avoids nicely.
Vessey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGinty at a distance.
A punch combination from McGinty misses.
Vessey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vessey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGinty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vessey.
Vessey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Vessey misses.
Vessey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGinty misses with a few strikes there.
Vessey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for McGinty.
McGinty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vessey counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vessey.
Vessey stuns McGinty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to de liver by McGinty. Beautiful body shot.
Vessey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGinty swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Vessey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGinty!
Vessey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vessey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vessey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McGinty turns into him and now he's in Vessey's guard.
McGinty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vessey's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoon McGinty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vessey has his foot on McGinty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGinty works his way back into a safe position though.
Vessey is trying to control the position but McGinty postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Vessey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vessey 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Vessey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Pyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Decision. Peyton Pyatt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Corey Johnson's chin.
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167 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peyton Pyatt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyatt tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Pyatt wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Pyatt.
Pyatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pyatt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Pyatt throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Pyatt swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyatt loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Pyatt walks into a left hand.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pyatt wants to control but Johnson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyatt is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Pyatt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pyatt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Pyatt to control.
Pyatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Johnson but it's paid off an Pyatt is forced to tap! Nice work by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corey Johnson!
Corey Johnson retains his lightweight title!
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