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WFC 12 BLACKJACK PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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214 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Dickens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Ball!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Victor Dickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball gets the takedown into side control.
Dickens parries the strikes from Ball easily there. Ball is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dickens to escape.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickens keeps working.
Dickens can't do much from the bottom here.
Dickens is looking for a sweep.
Ball wants to stand but Dickens has his arm trapped.
Dickens keeps Ball under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dickens has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Ball crashes against the mat.
Dickens wants to control but Ball postures up.
Dickens is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ball is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Dickens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dickens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ball off and has taken his back!
Dickens is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dickens struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ball looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ball trying to control the action but Dickens just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries to escape but Dickens has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dickens misses with a punch to the head.
Ball avoids the strikes from Dickens.
Ball controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
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.
Ball rolls, trying to escape but Dickens keeps control of the position.
Ball breaks Dickens's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ball wants to control from the top but Dickens keeps moving.
Ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickens has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Ball dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ball looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dickens!
Ball prevents Dickens from getting the reversal.
Ball controlling from mount.
Dickens manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Dickens, under a barage of strikes from Ball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ball wants to free his trapped foot but Dickens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Dickens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ball might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dickens kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Homer Ball.
Dickens shoots and misses
and Ball counters by moving into the clinch.
Ball turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ball manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball tries to get to his feet but Dickens is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Ball in his guard.
Dickens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ball.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens wants to get back to his feet but Ball is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickens wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickens trying to control the position.
Dickens keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Homer Ball hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dickens fails with a takedown attempt.
Ball tries a head kick but it misses.
Dickens with a jab.
It looks like Homer Ball has been cut.
Dickens fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Dickens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ball bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ball stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dickens has his takedown stuffed
and Ball counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Dickens is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickens keeps working.
Ball tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Dickens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickens wants to control but Ball postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Homer Ball's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ball feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ball wants to control from the top but Dickens keeps moving.
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ball pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickens is keeping the position for now.
Ball stopping the sweep attempt from Dickens.
Dickens is pulling down on Ball's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Homer Ball was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dickens shoots for a takedown but Ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dickens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Victor Dickens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickens shoots in for a double leg but Ball sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Dickens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickens fails to land the takedown.
Dickens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ball as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ball shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ball was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ball controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dickens can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ball tries to control but Dickens wriggling away.
Ball tries to stand up but Dickens had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Ball trying to control but Dickens postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Homer Ball hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dickens shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ball drives through with a takedown into Dickens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Homer Ball has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ball throws a strike but Dickens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dickens won't allow Ball to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dickens stopping the sweep attempt from Ball.
Ball has his hands on Dickens's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ball winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Ball!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finny Gussa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa master of vooodooo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
164 lbs
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24
182 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Finny Gussa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papa master of vooodooo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
master of vooodooo throws a nice looking combination but Gussa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
master of vooodooo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gussa slips under a jab.
master of vooodooo throws a low kick but Gussa avoids it.
Gussa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now master of vooodooo is on top in guard.
master of vooodooo wanted to stand there but Gussa had control of the position.
Gussa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for master of vooodooo on the ground.
master of vooodooo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
master of vooodooo looks to land a combination but Gussa avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
master of vooodooo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gussa shoots in and bounces master of vooodooo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
master of vooodooo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
master of vooodooo has clasped his hands together around Gussa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
master of vooodooo stands up and beckons Gussa to his feet.
Gussa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. master of vooodooo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gussa is in master of vooodooo's guard.
master of vooodooo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
master of vooodooo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
master of vooodooo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gussa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gussa 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!
Gussa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. master of vooodooo defending well though.
master of vooodooo pushes Gussa off looking to stand but Gussa dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if master of vooodooo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gussa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
master of vooodooo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gussa.
master of vooodooo wants to control but Gussa is keeping busy.
master of vooodooo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
master of vooodooo misses with a low kick as Gussa jumps back.
master of vooodooo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gussa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in master of vooodooo's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gussa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gussa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
master of vooodooo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
master of vooodooo has Gussa pulled in close to control his posture.
Gussa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
master of vooodooo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gussa is controlling him.
Gussa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gussa thows a big elbow that misses.
master of vooodooo wants to stand but Gussa is controlling the position.
master of vooodooo has his feet on Gussa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
master of vooodooo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gussa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gussa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gussa showed some decent athleticism there.
master of vooodooo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gussa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
master of vooodooo looks like he's trying to stand up.
master of vooodooo has one foot on Gussa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
master of vooodooo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gussa counters with a shoot takedown. master of vooodooo fights it but they end up in guard.
master of vooodooo is looking to stand up but Gussa isn't so interested in that idea.
Gussa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finny Gussa 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.
master of vooodooo tries to score with a low kick but Gussa moves his leg out of the way.
master of vooodooo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gussa checks it well.
master of vooodooo tries to clinch
so Gussa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
master of vooodooo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
master of vooodooo trying to keep a closed guard but Gussa is proving a slippery customer.
master of vooodooo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gussa.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gussa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gussa prevents master of vooodooo from getting back to his feet.
Gussa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
master of vooodooo wants to stand but Gussa is controlling the position.
Gussa postures up in master of vooodooo's guard and throws a big left but master of vooodooo blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
master of vooodooo pulls Gussa in close to prevent any damage.
Gussa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gussa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as master of vooodooo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gussa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gussa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
master of vooodooo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gussa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gussa throwing strikes from guard but master of vooodooo blocks nicely.
master of vooodooo is adopting a defensive guard.
Gussa with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
master of vooodooo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
master of vooodooo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gussa!
master of vooodooo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
master of vooodooo throws a right and a left that both miss.
master of vooodooo throws a nice looking combination but Gussa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gussa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gussa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but master of vooodooo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Gussa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gussa is trying to ground and pound but master of vooodooo uses the momentary lack of control by Gussa to regain half guard.
Gussa thows a huge punch but master of vooodooo dodges it nicely.
Gussa looks to land a strike but master of vooodooo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
master of vooodooo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
master of vooodooo wants to stand and escape but Gussa is having none of it.
master of vooodooo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gussa!
master of vooodooo stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gussa dodges the punch combination from master of vooodooo.
master of vooodooo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gussa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gussa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gussa throws a strike but master of vooodooo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gussa trying to move into half guard but instead master of vooodooo has managed to sweep!
Finny Gussa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
master of vooodooo is looking to stand up but Gussa won't let him.
master of vooodooo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
master of vooodooo stands up and waves to Gussa to follow him.
master of vooodooo misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finny Gussa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gussa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as master of vooodooo throws out the jab.
Gussa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from master of vooodooo.
Finny Gussa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
master of vooodooo swinging wildly here.
Gussa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
master of vooodooo looks like he's trying to stand up.
master of vooodooo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gussa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gussa throwing shots but master of vooodooo is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
master of vooodooo is looking to escape.
master of vooodooo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
master of vooodooo manages to get to full guard.
master of vooodooo pushes Gussa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gussa keeps the fight on the outside.
master of vooodooo misses with a few strikes there.
master of vooodooo throws a series of punches but Gussa avoids them all with ease.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gussa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
master of vooodooo misses with a double jab.
master of vooodooo misses with an uppercut. Gussa saw that one coming.
master of vooodooo misses with a few strikes there.
master of vooodooo with a poor takedown
and Gussa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
master of vooodooo looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
master of vooodooo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for master of vooodooo.
master of vooodooo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gussa's guard.
master of vooodooo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
master of vooodooo stands up from Gussa's guard - master of vooodooo perhaps looking for a knockout.
master of vooodooo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
master of vooodooo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gussa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. master of vooodooo did well to prevent Gussa getting side control.
Gussa looks to land a strike but master of vooodooo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
master of vooodooo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gussa is in close to master of vooodooo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gussa throwing strikes but missing.
Gussa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
master of vooodooo pushes Gussa off and gets back to his feet.
master of vooodooo swinging wildly here.
master of vooodooo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
master of vooodooo misses with a wild combination.
master of vooodooo throws a low kick, looking for Gussa's leg but Gussa calmly moves out of range.
Papa master of vooodooo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
master of vooodooo throws a series of punches but Gussa avoids them all with ease.
Gussa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from master of vooodooo.
Gussa gets a double leg takedown into master of vooodooo's guard.
Gussa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gussa is looking to work some ground and pound but master of vooodooo has wrist control.
master of vooodooo has his feet on Gussa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Papa master of vooodooo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finny Gussa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
master of vooodooo throws a hook but Gussa avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finny Gussa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gussa 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finny Gussa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Ginks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Grimace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Ginks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lloyd Grimace!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimace misses with a low kick.
Grimace misses with a combination
and Ginks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ginks manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grimace.
Ginks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimace can't break the clinch.
Grimace wants to get back to striking at distance but Ginks won't allow it.
Ginks wants to break free but Grimace has control.
Grimace tries to circle away but Ginks has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimace tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ginks smiles and moves away.
Ginks moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Lloyd Grimace has been cut.
Lloyd Grimace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimace tries to clinch up
and Ginks counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimace tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ginks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ginks.
Grimace trying to land knees to the body.
Ginks has Grimace pressed against the cage, preventing Grimace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ginks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grimace.
Buck Ginks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lloyd Grimace.
Grimace working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimace tries to pull guard but Ginks holds him up against the cage and eventually Grimace drops back down to his feet.
Ginks managing to block the knees to the body from Grimace.
Grimace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grimace wants to clinch but Ginks slips to the side
and Ginks counters by clinching up.
Grimace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ginks prevents the takedown attempt.
Ginks breaks the clinch.
Ginks lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginks forces Grimace back against the cage and clinches.
Grimace tries to pull guard but Ginks won't allow it.
Ginks breaks the clinch.
Grimace misses with a takedown attempt - Ginks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ginks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ginks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimace.
Grimace shoots in for a takedown but Ginks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ginks throws a series of punches but Grimace moves out of range.
Ginks rushes Grimace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ginks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grimace.
Grimace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimace misses with a punch to the body.
Ginks is trying to break the clinch but Grimace has him pressed against the cage.
Ginks is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grimace looking to stall.
Ginks breaks from the clinch.
Grimace closes the distance but Ginks moves to the side
enabling Ginks to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginks as he jumps to the side.
Grimace is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ginks is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Grimace.
Grimace tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimace looks to clinch
and Ginks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grimace is working for takedown but Ginks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grimace tries to work over Ginks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Ginks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Grimace's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ginks rushes Grimace and presses him up against the cage.
Grimace throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginks.
Ginks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimace clobbers Ginks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grimace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginks as he jumps to the side.
Grimace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buck Ginks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lloyd Grimace.
Grimace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ginks drops Grimace with a beautiful combination! Grimace stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ginks is looking for the KO!
Grimace is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginks connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Grimace covering up! Ginks comes in with a big uppercut and Grimace goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buck Ginks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Zanelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brownie Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexandre Zanelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanelli tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily
and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zanelli's guard now.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Zanelli looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
Jenkins distracts Zanelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zanelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zanelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins distracts Zanelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zanelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Zanelli, not yet.
Zanelli has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zanelli is looking for a triangle but Jenkins pushes his legs off easily.
Jenkins cracks Zanelli with a solid left hand.
Zanelli is rocked!
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zanelli's head.
Jenkins is working Zanelli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Zanelli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zanelli seems to have got his legs back now.
Zanelli is breathing heavily.
Jenkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jenkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jenkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Jenkins arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Zanelli's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brownie Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zews Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes into the arena with I know you want me blaring out of the sound system. Sparky Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jenkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zews Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs shoots and misses
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Griggs!
Jenkins is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Griggs is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Jenkins!
Sparky Jenkins retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight Night. Wandy Walker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wandy Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Martin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin with a poor takedown
and Walker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Martin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Walker pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Martin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walker wants to finish this one by submission but Martin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walker.
Martin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Walker tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Walker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Walker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martin is trying to stand up.
Martin is trying desperately to improve position.
Walker looking for a guillotine from mount but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is trying to stand up.
Martin is working to get back to half guard.
Walker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Walker looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walker lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
Walker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Martin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker looking to finish Martin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Martin!
Walker looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Walker's body position as best he can.
Walker avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
Martin is in a horrible position here. Walker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Walker tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker raining down hammerfists from mount.
Martin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walker.
Martin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Walker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Martin dodges the punch combination from Walker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Wandy Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Walker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walker's knee momentarily.
Martin 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.
Walker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wandy Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker misses with a combination
and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martin's brow.
Martin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker digs a right hand underneath Martin's ribcage. Martin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walker avoids it.
Martin blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martin.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker throws an elbow but it misses.
Martin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
Walker wants to break free but Martin has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandy Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Martin defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Walker avoids the head kick by Martin.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Walker works his way into side control.
Walker moves into full mount!
Martin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Walker controlling his opponent.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Martin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Walker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Walker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Martin is on top in guard.
Walker is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Walker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Martin wants to stand but Walker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin pushes down on Walker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walker has a hand on Martin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Martin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martin controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martin looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walker is working to get back to half guard.
Martin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but Walker is holding on tight.
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.
Martin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape.
Walker is trying to reverse the position but instead Martin has taken his back - oops!
Walker tries to escape but Martin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Walker turns into Martin and is now in his guard.
Wandy Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.
Walker trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Walker won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walker with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a leg kick.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Walker throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walker's guard.
Walker keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santiago Martin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin looks to land a combination. Walker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walker did well to prevent Martin getting side control.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker trying to control here.
Martin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martin gets to his feet - Walker follows without any prompting.
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walker.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Martin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martin not doing much here.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Walker gets full guard.
Martin stands and steps away. Walker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Martin tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a head kick. That will keep Walker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Walker throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Walker blocks a head kick by Martin.
Walker throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Wandy Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Walker misses with the combination.
Walker scores with a three punch combo!
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Martin really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walker misses with a double jab.
Walker misses with a combination
and Martin counters with an outside leg kick.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin wants to land a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Walker throws a combination that misses
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Walker was not able to check.
Walker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walker throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Walker instigates a clinch.
Martin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a combination
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Martin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martin wants to stand but Walker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Walker has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Martin tries to stand but Walker is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
Martin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Walker's guard now.
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!
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Martin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martin manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Martin's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Walker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A low kick from Walker is predictable there
and Martin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walker!
Walker is looking to improve his position but Martin isn't that keen on the idea.
Martin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Walker working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Martin dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a leg kick.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walker!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wandy Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Martin controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action.
Walker regains half guard.
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Martin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Walker to get to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Martin.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Walker, against the cage.
Walker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Walker trying to advance position but Martin counters by regaining guard.
Martin wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Walker is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Santiago Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Martin wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Martin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Martin kicks Walker off and gets to his feet.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Walker looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Wandy Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Martin!
Santiago Martin is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Grims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Too Much Fun. Berry Grims will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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272 lbs
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278 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berry Grims!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. Grims is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in Grims's guard.
Anstey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grims looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grims looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grims!
Anstey is looking to reverse the position.
Grims working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anstey manages to get back to half guard.
Anstey tries to get to full guard but Grims has control of the leg.
Anstey manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anstey is on top in guard.
Anstey has gone for a leg lock! Grims slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anstey's guard.
Grims thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grims is one step ahead there.
Grims 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.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Grims controlling him for the moment.
Grims 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grims prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Anstey working for a triangle but Grims defends it easily.
Anstey wants to stand but Grims is controlling the position.
Grims drops back looking for a leg! Anstey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anstey manages to kick Grims off! Grims jumps back into Anstey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grims drops back looking for a leg! Anstey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anstey manages to kick Grims off! Grims jumps back into Anstey's guard.
Anstey working for a triangle but Grims defends it easily.
Grims preventing the sweep.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anstey is on top in guard.
Anstey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grims is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grims has escaped and now he's on top!
Anstey wants to hit a switch here but Grims passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anstey there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grims looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grims looking to secure an arm triangle but Anstey defends it well.
Anstey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grims is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anstey gets back to half guard.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey gets back to full guard.
Grims pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grims 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Grims controlling him for the moment.
Grims pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anstey wants to improve his position but Grims is controlling well.
Anstey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grims thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grims 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.
Anstey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grims misses with a takedown
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anstey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anstey lands in his opponent's guard.
Anstey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grims is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grims has escaped and now he's on top!
Grims stops Anstey from standing up.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anstey is on top in guard.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anstey looking to pass the guard.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grims throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anstey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anstey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grims, who protects the arm well.
Grims gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anstey looks to land a strike but Grims avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grims is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anstey is aware though and is defending well.
Grims avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grims manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anstey has Grims in his guard.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grims escapes and throws Anstey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anstey is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grims looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anstey gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grims wants to pass the guard but Anstey is defending well.
Grims is looking for a kimura but Anstey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grims to get the leverage.
Anstey wants to improve his position but Grims is controlling well.
Grims is trying to work for a kimura but Anstey is defending well.
Anstey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grims is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anstey sees it coming and defends easily.
Anstey gets full guard.
Grims 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.
Anstey pushes Grims off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anstey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grims defends it well.
Anstey is looking for a kimura but Grims is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anstey to get the leverage.
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 Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anstey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grims was covering up waiting for the punch and Anstey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anstey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grims dives on top into guard.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grims is controlling him.
Anstey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grims thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grims 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.
Anstey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grims really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grims is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anstey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Grims hang on?
Grims is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anstey is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Grims has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Grims!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grims can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grims drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grims jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grims drops back looking for a leg! Anstey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anstey manages to kick Grims off! Grims jumps back into Anstey's guard.
Grims preventing the sweep.
Grims wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Grims works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anstey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grims drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grims jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grims drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grims jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Anstey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grims turns into him and now he's in Anstey's guard.
Grims wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Anstey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grims drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grims jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Grims isn't so interested in that idea.
Grims drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grims jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grims thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anstey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grims thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Burn It To The Ground . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
209 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
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215 lbs
9 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Webb!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anstey wants to control but Webb is keeping him busy.
Anstey postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey wants to control but Webb is keeping him busy.
Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anstey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Anstey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anstey tries to move to mount but Webb blocks the move with his legs.
Webb avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anstey.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Webb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Webb tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Anstey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anstey tries for a kimura but Webb is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Anstey.
Sloppy strikes there by Anstey.
Anstey throws a strike aimed at the side of Webb's head but Webb avoids it well.
Anstey wants to control for a moment but Webb uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Anstey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Webb keeping hold of Anstey's head, controlling as best he can.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Webb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Webb's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Webb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webb seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anstey throws a big right hand that misses.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anstey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Webb's guard.
Webb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anstey seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Webb is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Polski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wes Simms has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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27
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Polski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wes Simms!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polski scoring well with a low kick there.
Simms fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Polski sprawls well initially but Simms persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simms is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Polski is just riding it out for now. Simms eventually gives up the hold.
Simms tries to pass the half guard into mount. Polski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simms is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Polski is defending against the submission attempts here by Simms.
Simms is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Polski is just riding it out for now. Simms eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Polski looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Simms is trying to work for a kimura but Polski is defending well.
Polski is staying active underneath Simms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simms works his way into full mount!
Simms moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Polski has worked his arm free - good work by Polski!
Simms is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Polski has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Simms goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Polski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simms but great work by Polski.
Polski decides to stand back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simms checks a leg kick.
Polski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simms.
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.
A left and a right from Polski both land. Nice combination.
Simms with a poor takedown
and Polski counters with a thumping low kick.
Simms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polski throws a head kick that misses.
Polski throws a front kick aimed at Simms's knee but Simms avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Simms blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Polski.
Simms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polski counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Polski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Polski misses with a head kick.
Polski connects with a high kick.
Polski throws a head kick that misses.
Polski lands the left hand.
Brian Polski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polski throws a good cross that connects.
Polski throws a hook but Simms avoids it easily.
Polski throws a head kick that misses.
Polski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simms tries for a takedown but Polski circles away easily
and Polski counters with a big head kick but Simms shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polski throws a head kick but Simms moves out of range.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with a body kick that stops Simms in his tracks momentarily.
Polski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Polski.
Simms avoids the head kick by Polski.
Polski is looking to chop away at Simms's legs.
A head kick misses from Polski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Polski misses.
Polski is looking to chop away at Simms's legs.
Polski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Polski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simms with a poor takedown
and Polski counters with a leg kick.
Brian Polski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Simms.
Polski misses with a two punch combination.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms misses with a takedown
and Polski counters with a head kick. That will keep Simms thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Polski throws a head kick but Simms moves out of range.
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polski fakes the leg kick and cracks Simms in the body.
Polski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polski throws a right and a left that Simms avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polski misses with a straight right.
Simms avoids the head kick by Polski.
Polski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simms shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simms is working for a kimura but Polski is defending it quite comfortably.
Simms is looking for a kimura but Polski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simms to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Polski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Polski.
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simms tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polski throws a sloppy head kick and Simms moves out of range easily.
Polski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simms tries for a takedown but Polski circles away easily
and Polski counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Polski.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brian Polski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Simms.
Simms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simms tries for a takedown but Polski circles away easily
and Polski counters with a thumping low kick.
Polski tries a head kick but it misses.
Polski throws a right hand that Simms ducks under and follows up with a left that Simms also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polski.
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Polski counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Polski misses its intended target.
Polski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Polski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simms.
A head kick misses from Polski.
A head kick misses from Polski.
Polski lands a head kick!
Simms blocks a head kick by Polski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski scores with a head kick. Simms tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Wes Simms has been cut.
Simms avoids the head kick by Polski.
Polski throws a nice looking combination but Simms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brian Polski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simms.
Polski misses with a head kick.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polski throws a sloppy head kick and Simms moves out of range easily.
Polski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simms backs up against the cage.
Simms tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simms slips a jab and a cross from Polski.
Simms tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Polski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wes Simms's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Polski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simms looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brian Polski is winning the standup battle so far.
Polski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simms checks it well.
Simms with a poor takedown
and Polski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Polski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms avoids the body shot from Polski.
Simms with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polski counters with a big head kick but Simms shrugs it off.
Simms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brian Polski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Simms.
Simms is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Polski. That's going to slow Simms down.
Polski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Polski throws the kick towards the body but Simms avoids it.
Polski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simms. That did some damage!
Simms's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Polski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simms moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simms blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simms checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simms avoids the head kick by Polski.
Polski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polski.
Nice body kick from Polski.
Polski throws the kick towards the body but Simms avoids it.
Polski throws a head kick but Simms moves out of range.
Simms misses with a takedown
and Polski counters with a big head kick but Simms shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski scores with a spinning back kick!
Simms takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Polski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Polski lands with a slapping head kick.
Polski sizes up Simms with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Polski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Polski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polski throws a sloppy head kick and Simms moves out of range easily.
Polski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Polski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Polski misses with a few strikes there.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with a head kick. That will keep Simms thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Simms blocks a head kick by Polski.
Polski throws a head kick that misses.
Polski misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Polski had his way with Wes Simms in that round.
The cut man is working on Wes Simms's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Polski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simms's head.
Polski lands with a kick to the temple. Simms shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polski pushes Simms away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Simms gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Simms looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simms thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simms is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Simms is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Polski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Simms tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simms has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simms looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simms working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Polski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Polski throws a head kick that Simms semi-blocks.
Polski throws a head kick but Simms moves out of range.
Simms has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Polski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Polski.
Polski throws a head kick that misses.
Simms moves away from the strike by Polski.
Brian Polski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polski tries a head kick but it misses.
Simms with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polski counters with a left and a right that stings Simms.
Simms takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simms avoids the head kick by Polski.
Brian Polski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms misses with a takedown
and Polski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Polski throws a leg kick but Simms moved away.
Simms tries for a takedown but Polski circles away easily
and Polski counters with a three punch combo that has Simms backing up. Simms nods at Polski to acknowledge the strikes.
Brian Polski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Simms.
Polski throws a sloppy head kick and Simms moves out of range easily.
Simms blocks a head kick by Polski.
Polski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simms.
Wes Simms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Polski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Polski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:43
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:43
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Polski!
Brian Polski is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Leo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick The Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick The Great!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Great takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Great closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Great takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Great moves to clinch but Leo breaks away
and The Great takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Leo scores with a one two! The Great had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leo counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Great wants to clinch but Leo slips to the side
letting Leo counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from The Great.
Leo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leo scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great tries to clinch up
and Leo moves into the clinch.
The Great letting Leo take a breather here.
The Great is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leo is looking to break free of the clinch but The Great has double underhooks.
Leo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Great blocks an uppercut.
The Great's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leo stalks The Great and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Great's face. The Great staggers backwards, shaken.
The Great keeps the fight on the outside.
Leo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nick The Great seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Leo.
Leo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo throws a right and a left that The Great avoids nicely.
The Great tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leo duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Great gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leo counters with a three punch combo that has The Great backing up. The Great nods at Leo to acknowledge the strikes.
Leo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Great with a poor takedown
and Leo counters with a series of strikes. The Great will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bobby Leo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick The Great.
Leo clinches up against the cage.
Leo trying to land knees to the body.
Leo slows down the pace here.
The Great goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leo prevents it.
Leo displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Great up against the cage.
A short left from Leo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leo lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Great backwards.
Leo tries to break free but The Great pushes him back against the cage.
Leo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leo working hard to break the clinch.
The Great has clasped his hands together around Leo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Leo stops The Great from passing to mount.
The Great tries to stand but Leo is controlling his head.
The Great is looking to take a break and control but Leo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leo tries to get out of the position.
The Great throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leo is not content to let The Great control the position.
The Great wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leo, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Great with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Great takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Great misses with a head kick.
The Great tries to clinch
and Leo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Great closes the distance but Leo moves to the side
enabling Leo to counter with a crisp jab.
The Great misses with a combination
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Great tries to clinch but Leo moves away
and Leo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Great back to the cage. Leo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Leo tests The Great's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leo is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Great doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Great looks to clinch
and Leo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Great takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Great takes one to the chin there.
Leo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Leo.
Leo lands a left and a right that send The Great crashing to the mat, dazed. Leo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The Great is rocked!
Bobby Leo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Great is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Great shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bobby Leo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick The Great.
Leo manages to break the clinch.
The Great tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Great has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Great on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from The Great.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo lands with a cross.
Leo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Great on the side of the head.
Leo moves into the clinch.
Leo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Great throws a poor cross that misses
and Leo counters with a stiff right hand.
Leo closes the distance and clinches.
The Great is trying to break free.
Leo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Great back to the cage. Leo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Leo takes the fight into the clinch.
Leo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Great manages to pull guard.
Leo tries to stand but The Great is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great wants to sweep here but Leo controlling him for the moment.
The Great is trying to keep Leo in close.
Leo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Great looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Great has his takedown stuffed
and Leo counters with a two punch combo.
The Great shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leo rushes The Great and presses him up against the cage.
Leo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Great can do to turn this around?
Leo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Great has him pressed against the cage.
Leo can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leo breaks the clinch.
The Great avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bobby Leo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leo dominated that second 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.
The Great tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Great keeps the fight on the outside.
The Great wants to clinch
and Leo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Great shoots and misses
and Leo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Leo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Leo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Leo.
The Great can't break the clinch.
Leo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Leo to work.
Leo is trying to force a seperation but The Great has the dominant position.
Leo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Great drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Great successfully pulls guard.
Leo postures up.
Leo wanted to stand there but The Great had control of the position.
The Great is trying to control the position but Leo postures up.
Leo wants to stand but The Great has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Leo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leo prevents The Great from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leo with a hook.
The Great swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leo counters with a stiff right hand.
The Great wants to clinch but Leo slips to the side
and Leo counters with a left and a right that stings The Great.
Leo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Great backs up against the cage.
The Great is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leo counters with a left and a right that stings The Great.
The Great looks to clinch
and Leo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobby Leo is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Leo.
The Great misses with a double jab
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Great tries to clinch
letting Leo counter with a right hand.
The Great's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Great scrambles back to his feet.
Leo misses with a few strikes there.
The Great misses with a takedown attempt
and Leo counters by moving into the clinch.
Bobby Leo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick The Great.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo trying to control the position but instead, The Great has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leo into the cage.
Leo lands a hook that snaps the head of The Great backwards.
Leo misses with an elbow over the top.
Leo breaks from the clinch.
Leo cracks The Great with an open hand slap.
The Great looks to clinch
and Leo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Great misses with a lunging right hand
and Leo counters by moving into the clinch.
Leo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Great gets control of Leo's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Great will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The Great trying to control the position.
Leo stands up and waves to The Great to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leo clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Great tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Great avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Great takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Great tries for a takedown but Leo circles away easily
and Leo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Great wants to clinch but Leo slips to the side
enabling Leo to counter with a crisp jab.
Leo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Great gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leo counters with a straight right hand.
The Great is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Great shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Leo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick The Great.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo rushes The Great and presses him up against the cage.
The Great is trying to maintain a safe position but Leo gets an underhook and turns The Great into the cage.
The Great tries to score a body lock takedown but Leo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leo gets underhooks to prevent The Great's takedown attempt.
Leo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Great backwards.
Leo is trying to break free.
Leo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Great looking for a takedown.
Leo working hard to break the clinch.
Leo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Great with a poor takedown
and Leo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo working hard to break the clinch.
Leo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Great up against the cage.
The Great tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leo is trying to force a seperation but The Great has the dominant position.
The Great pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leo instigates a clinch.
Leo slows down the pace here.
The Great drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Great is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Great keeps control of Leo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leo is trying to force a seperation but The Great has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo stalling the fight.
The Great has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Great has his takedown stuffed
and Leo counters with a left and a right that stings The Great.
Leo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leo.
Leo throws a series of strikes that have The Great backpedaling.
Leo looks to land a combination. The Great sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Leo rushes The Great and presses him up against the cage.
The Great is trying to force a seperation but Leo has the dominant position.
The Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leo walks away with a smile on his face. The Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leo moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leo walks away with a smile on his face. The Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leo misses with a double jab.
The Great with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
A short left from Leo.
The Great is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leo.
Leo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leo wants to break free but The Great has control.
Leo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Greats head.
Leo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Great is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Leo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Great is trying to break the clinch but Leo has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Leo.
Leo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Great blocks it with crossed arms.
The Great drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leo had his way with Nick The Great in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Great wants to clinch but Leo slips to the side
and Leo counters by clinching up.
Leo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Great has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leo working hard to break the clinch.
The Great letting Leo take a breather here.
Leo has had enough of the clinch but The Great keeps him there for the moment.
The Great tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leo looking to slow down the pace here.
Leo has The Great pressed against the cage, preventing The Great from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Great looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Great tries to pull guard but Leo won't allow it.
Leo is trying to push The Great away but The Great has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leo can't break the clinch.
The Great tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leo smiles and moves away.
Bobby Leo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick The Great.
Leo misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great misses with a takedown
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Great is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Great fails with the takedown
and The Great takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leo fails to land with a series of punches.
Leo gets a clinch.
A short right from Leo on the inside.
Leo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leo is trying to break the clinch but The Great has him pressed against the cage.
Leo gets through The Great's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Great's efforts to push away.
Leo wants to get back to striking at distance but The Great won't allow it.
Leo misses with a knee to the head.
The Great escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Great tries for a takedown but Leo circles away easily
and Leo counters by moving into the clinch.
Leo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leo digs a right hand underneath The Great's ribcage. The Great let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leo moves into the clinch.
The Great misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leo just leaning against The Great, taking a breather.
The Great has Leo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Great is trying to drag Leo to the mat but Leo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo has had enough of the clinch but The Great keeps him there for the moment.
The Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leo walks away with a smile on his face. The Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Great gets tackled into the cage by Leo. Leo maintains the clinch.
Leo avoiding damage.
Leo is looking to break free of the clinch but The Great has double underhooks.
Leo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Great has Leo pressed against the cage, preventing Leo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Leo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Great drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Great is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leo is keeping busy.
The Great tries to pull guard but Leo holds him up against the cage and eventually The Great drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Great tries to land a knee to the head but Leo blocks with his arms.
Leo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Great jumps into guard, dragging Leo to the mat.
The Great trying to keep a closed guard but Leo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Great has a closed guard, preventing Leo from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Leo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:43
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:43
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Leo!
Bobby Leo retains his heavyweight title!
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