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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Le Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sakurai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to number girl syndrome. Le Tank has chosen The Trooper as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takanori Sakurai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Le Tank!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai lands a jab to the nose.
Le Tank throws a body punch but Sakurai moves out of range.
Le Tank lands a nice looking body kick.
Le Tank misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Sakurai catches Le Tank right on the button with a cross.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Tank.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Tank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Tank misses with a shot to the body
so Sakurai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakurai throwing strikes from guard but Le Tank blocks nicely.
Le Tank lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sakurai !
Le Tank raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakurai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai is trying desperately to improve position.
Le Tank working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Le Tank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Le Tank with a couple of short strikes.
Le Tank with the ground and pound from mount.
Le Tank is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sakurai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sakurai is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Tank looking to control but Sakurai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Le Tank moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sakurai has worked his arm free - good work by Sakurai !
Le Tank looks up at the clock and then as Sakurai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Le Tank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank cracks Sakurai with a big right hand but Sakurai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Le Tank is putting a hurting on Sakurai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sakurai is looking to regain half guard here but Le Tank keeps moving and retains side control.
Le Tank wants to control but Sakurai is keeping him busy.
Le Tank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Le Tank working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Tank trying to control the position but Sakurai is working away.
Sakurai sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Tank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sakurai is staying active underneath Le Tank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Le Tank slips a nice elbow through Sakurai 's hands, connecting with Sakurai 's forehead.
Le Tank uses his free foot to push down on Sakurai 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sakurai .
Le Tank postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sakurai looks a forlorn figure.
Le Tank raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Le Tank lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Le Tank jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sakurai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sakurai and Le Tank has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Le Tank working the ground and pound from side control.
Le Tank scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sakurai to see if he's OK.
Le Tank scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Tank lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sakurai down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakurai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakurai taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Le Tank dominated that 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.
Le Tank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sakurai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakurai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakurai preventing the sweep.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Le Tank keeps moving.
Le Tank is trying to control the position but Sakurai postures up.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakurai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Le Tank is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sakurai postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Takanori Sakurai just wasn't active enough.
Le Tank is looking to clinch.
Le Tank lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Tank throws a head kick that misses.
Le Tank pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sakurai is out of range and Le Tank settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Tank. Sakurai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hank Le Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Tank misses with a body punch
and Sakurai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Le Tank's guard.
Sakurai wants to pass the guard but Le Tank is keeping the position.
Le Tank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakurai is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Tank passes to full mount!
Le Tank scoring with strikes but Sakurai is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is bucking up trying to escape but Le Tank cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Le Tank is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Le Tank has hold of Sakurai 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sakurai manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Le Tank prevents Sakurai from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Le Tank punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Tank breaks from Sakurai 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Le Tank lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sakurai hang on?
Sakurai is working to get back to half guard.
Le Tank trying to control but Sakurai is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank controlling the position easily from mount.
Le Tank unloading with bombs!
Le Tank lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Le Tank lands a nice shot to the head.
Sakurai is rocked!
Le Tank with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Sakurai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Le Tank looking to control but Sakurai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sakurai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Le Tank postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sakurai in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sakurai to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Le Tank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dak Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Insane in the membrane by Cypress Hill. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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144 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dak Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ishii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ishii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ishii missing with knees to the body.
Smith jumps guard.
Ishii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishii controlling from the top position.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ishii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ishii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ishii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ishii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Ishii has passed into half guard.
Ishii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishii moves nicely into side control.
Smith is not content to let Ishii control the position.
Ishii working the ground and pound.
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.
Ishii lands an elbow.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ishii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ishii lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Ishii tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ishii's best efforts.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ishii thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Ishii has control of the leg.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Ishii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ishii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Ishii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith tries to buck Ishii off but Ishii is having none of it.
Smith looks gassed!
Ishii in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ishii scoring with punches and elbows.
Ishii 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.
Ishii landing a few strikes.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Ishii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Ishii cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ishii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii working the head with strikes.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Ishii is chipping away with strikes.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith tries to bench press Ishii off him but Ishii keeps the position.
Ishii scoring with punches from side control.
Smith tries to buck Ishii off but Ishii is having none of it.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ishii works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ishii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ishii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ishii!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dak Ishii dominated that 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.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Ishii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ishii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Ishii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishii thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ishii drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ishii has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ishii has Smith flattened out and is raining down punches.
Dak Ishii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ishii throwing damaging strikes from the back! Smith could be in trouble here!
Ishii punishes Smith with strikes from the back mount.
Ishii tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Ishii throwing damaging strikes from the back! Smith could be in trouble here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishii throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Smith!
Ishii is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ishii tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii looking for the choke from the back.
Ishii looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ishii will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith breaks Ishii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ishii is keeping the position.
Smith won't allow Ishii to sweep him here.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Ishii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ishii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ishii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ishii controls the pace.
Ishii works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Ishii pushes his legs off easily.
Ishii distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ishii from controlling successfully.
Ishii advances position into side control!
Ishii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ishii tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ishii tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ishii has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ishii stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishii is one step ahead there.
Ishii trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ishii preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dak Ishii.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ishii but Ishii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dak Ishii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smith.
Ishii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ishii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ishii has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishii scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Ishii scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dak Ishii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ishii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Ishii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Ishii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ishii from controlling successfully.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ishii is aware though and is defending well.
Ishii preventing the sweep.
Ishii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dak Ishii just wasn't active enough.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Ishii moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ishii.
Ishii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries for a takedown but Ishii circles away easily
and Ishii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ishii.
Ishii has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ishii trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Ishii throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Ishii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ishii prevents Smith from improving his position.
Ishii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is pressing down on Ishii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishii is one step ahead there.
Ishii trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Dak Ishii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Ishii pushes his legs off easily.
Ishii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ishii's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dak Ishii has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Ishii counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Dak Ishii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishii gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Ishii closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith tries to pull guard but Ishii holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith is working for takedown but Ishii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ishii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishii darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ishii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ishii prevents it.
Ishii unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishii stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Ishii lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ishii landing knees to the body.
Smith looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii lands a knee to the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but Ishii won't allow it.
Ishii with a knee to the head.
Ishii is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ishii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith tries to pull guard but Ishii won't allow it.
Smith tries to pull guard but Ishii won't allow it.
Ishii lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ishii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reggie Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ishii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ishii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith avoiding damage as Ishii throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dak Ishii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ishii 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dak Ishii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reuf Reuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Reuf Reuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desmond Morris!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reuf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morris lands a head kick!
Reuf throws a right hand that misses
and Morris counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reuf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Morris throws a combination. Reuf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reuf misses with a body kick.
Morris thumps Reuf with a low kick.
Morris misses with a double jab.
Reuf misses with a wild body shot.
Morris throws a head kick that misses.
Morris misses with a hook
and Reuf counters with a thumping low kick.
Desmond Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reuf ducks under a wild hook from Morris.
Reuf misses with a straight right.
Reuf misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris looks to score with a jab to the body but Reuf is just out of range.
Morris thows a body shot but no joy.
Morris tries to clinch up but Reuf circles away and keeps his distance.
Morris wants to clinch up but Reuf keeps it at a distance.
Morris keeps Reuf at a distance using the push kick.
Morris connects with a nice looking jab.
Morris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Morris.
Morris with a nice cross.
Reuf throws a lazy uppercut
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
Morris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris with a nice cross.
Reuf Reuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morris throws a right and a left that Reuf avoids nicely.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - Reuf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Reuf throws a lazy right hand but Morris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reuf misses the shot to the body.
Reuf throws a leg kick
and Morris counters with a left to the body.
Reuf tries to move into range but Morris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morris.
Reuf stuffs the takedown.
Reuf Reuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Morris.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - Reuf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Reuf misses.
Morris stuns Reuf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Reuf shows good takedown defense.
Morris throws a combination that misses
and Reuf counters with an outside leg kick.
Morris delivers a nice body kick.
Morris digs a good body shot into Reuf's ribs.
Morris connects with a leg kick. Reuf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reuf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reuf defends it nicely.
Morris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morris is looking to slow Reuf down with leg kicks.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reuf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reuf looks to land a left hand but Morris moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reuf slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morris scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Morris dominated that 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.
Morris misses the jab.
Reuf misses with a hook
and Morris counters with a straight right hand.
Reuf misses with a hook. Morris ducked under it nicely.
Morris tries to land a front kick but Reuf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reuf manages to avoid it.
Reuf misses the jab.
Morris doesn't manage to clinch there - Reuf circles away.
Desmond Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morris misses with a right hand
and Reuf counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Desmond Morris has been cut.
Morris feints and then cracks Reuf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reuf down.
Morris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Morris throws a solid leg kick but Reuf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
Reuf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morris is looking to slow Reuf down with leg kicks.
Morris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morris misses with a low kick.
Reuf misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab.
Morris throws a head kick that half lands.
Morris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morris throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to work over Reuf's front leg with a kick but Reuf checks it.
Reuf misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Reuf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morris.
Reuf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morris throws a head kick but Reuf moves out of range.
Morris shoots in but Reuf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morris throws a quick inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Reuf.
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 swing and a miss from Reuf.
Reuf stuffs the takedown attempt from Morris. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuf throws an off balance right hand
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand.
Reuf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reuf.
Morris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morris tries to clinch there but Reuf circles away.
The fighters circling - Reuf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morris is looking to clinch.
Morris has a takedown stuffed.
Reuf Reuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Morris.
Reuf's corner calls for a 1-2. Reuf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reuf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morris.
Morris shoots in but no luck this time.
Morris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reuf's waist but Reuf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morris off to one side.
Morris thows a body shot but no joy.
Morris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reuf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Desmond Morris's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reuf lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reuf Reuf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Morris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reuf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morris misses with a hook. Reuf ducked under it nicely.
Morris with a jab.
Morris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice takedown defense from Reuf. No joy for Morris on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reuf wants to land a leg kick but Morris is out of range.
Reuf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morris.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reuf but Reuf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reuf Reuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Morris.
Reuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuf dodges the punch combination from Morris.
Morris slips under a jab.
Morris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reuf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morris lands with an overhand left.
Morris moves out of range of the strikes.
Morris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reuf.
Morris throws a big shot that misses.
Morris digs a good hook to Reuf's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris scores with a head kick.
Morris misses with a hook
and Reuf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morris thinking.
Morris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morris tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reuf connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reuf defends it nicely.
A low kick from Reuf is predictable there
and Morris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reuf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morris is trying to maintain a safe position but Reuf gets an underhook and turns Morris into the cage.
Reuf manages to break the clinch.
Reuf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuf throws a leg kick but Morris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reuf is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Reuf circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Reuf throws a shot to the body.
Reuf misses with a few strikes there.
Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morris lands with a straight right. Reuf didn't see that one coming.
Morris throws a lazy right hand but Reuf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Reuf moves out of range easily.
Reuf throws a leg kick which misses Morris's front leg but catches the back leg as Morris tries to avoid it.
Reuf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The cut above Desmond Morris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reuf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reuf misses with the combination.
Morris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reuf throws an overhand right that lands on Morris's shoulder, as Morris tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris checks a low kick from Reuf.
Morris thumps Reuf with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reuf Reuf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reuf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reuf Reuf!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kryler Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Muse - Uprising. Kryler Crimson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kryler Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman lands a slapping body shot.
Crimson lunges at Goldman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goldman's hand.
Crimson wants to land a leg kick but Goldman is out of range.
Crimson misses with a hook.
Crimson thows a leg kick but Goldman checks it
enabling Goldman to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kryler Crimson has been cut.
Goldman avoids the body shot from Crimson.
Goldman takes a swing at Crimson's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Goldman is predictable there
and Crimson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kryler Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson throws a hook but Goldman blocks it.
Goldman misses with a kick to the body.
Crimson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crimson.
Goldman misses with a left hand
and Crimson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crimson throws a solid leg kick but Goldman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crimson.
Crimson throws a solid leg kick but Goldman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crimson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crimson.
Goldman misses with a left hand
and Crimson counters with a leg kick.
Crimson misses with a hook.
Goldman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crimson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crimson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Crimson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldman on the side of the head.
Crimson lands an overhand right.
Goldman defending well as Crimson loads up on a big left hand.
Crimson scores with a leg kick.
Crimson throws out a leg kick but Goldman moves out of range and Crimson only half commits.
Crimson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goldman looks gassed!
Goldman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crimson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crimson.
Crimson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crimson. Goldman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldman takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crimson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Goldman is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crimson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kryler Crimson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kryler Crimson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goldman moves away from the strike by Crimson.
Goldman misses with a right hand
and Crimson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crimson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crimson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldman circles away quickly and effectively.
Crimson lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Goldman misses.
Goldman is breathing heavily.
Goldman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crimson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crimson stuns Goldman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crimson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goldman is out of range and Crimson settles back down.
Crimson throws a right hand that Goldman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldman also avoids with ease.
Crimson digs a good hook to Goldman's body.
Goldman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson takes a swing at Goldman's ribcage but misses.
Crimson lands a nice hook to Goldman's body. Goldman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goldman throws a combination that misses
and Crimson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goldman avoids the body shot from Crimson.
Crimson thuds a left hand into Goldman's body.
Crimson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson throws the left hand but Goldman avoids the punch easily.
Goldman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crimson.
Crimson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Crimson misses.
Crimson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldman lands a right hook to the body.
Goldman throws a lazy uppercut
and Crimson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson wants to land a leg kick but Goldman is out of range.
Crimson misses with a wild body shot.
Crimson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldman misses with a right hand
and Goldman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman misses with a straight left.
Crimson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kryler Crimson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kryler Crimson'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crimson cracks the inside of Goldman's front leg.
Goldman blocks a jab.
Crimson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldman was well out of range. Poor timing from Crimson.
Goldman misses the shot to the body.
Crimson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crimson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crimson misses with a wild body shot.
Goldman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman misses with a series of wild punches.
Crimson misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Crimson as he connects with a hook.
Crimson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kryler Crimson is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldman. Crimson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tommy Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldman is just out of range.
Crimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldman moves away.
Crimson misses with a body shot.
Crimson looks to land a left hand but Goldman moved out of range nicely.
Crimson takes a swing at Goldman's ribcage but misses.
Crimson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldman circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crimson ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Goldman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crimson has got the better of the exchanges.
Crimson misses the jab.
Crimson misses with a hook.
Crimson sizes up Goldman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crimson throws a big shot that misses.
Crimson throws out a loose jab but Goldman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson throws a right and a left that Goldman avoids nicely.
Goldman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crimson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldman.
Crimson misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crimson throws a body punch but Goldman moves out of range.
Crimson tries to bum rush Goldman with a series of wild strikes but Goldman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kryler Crimson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crimson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kryler Crimson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Mora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. Sandy Hawkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alejandro Mora's chin.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Mora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mora lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Mora.
Mora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawkins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mora is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mora throws a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mora wants to get back to full guard.
Mora makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mora.
Hawkins won't allow Mora to sweep him here.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Mora keeps moving.
Mora trying to strike off his back.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Hawkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mora is trying to escape the position but Hawkins is controlling the position.
Mora gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mora really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawkins looking to finish Mora with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mora!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins controlling from the full mount.
Mora bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hawkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mora distracts Hawkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hawkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mora is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawkins's back!
Mora misses with a punch to the head.
Hawkins prevents Mora from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins covers up after that shot from Mora.
Mora doesn't have the hooks in and Hawkins manages to turn into his guard.
Mora trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mora manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mora raining down shots from the mount!
Hawkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Hawkins gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora is pressing down on Hawkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawkins is holding on for now.
Hawkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mora scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hawkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mora.
Mora slips a nice elbow through Hawkins's hands, connecting with Hawkins's forehead.
Mora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
Mora trying to control from half guard but Hawkins is working away.
Mora not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mora wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sandy Hawkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawkins counters with a single leg into guard. Mora didn't expect that.
Mora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Mora looking to pass the guard.
Mora throws and elbow that misses. Hawkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mora's guard. Nice move by Hawkins!
Mora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Mora trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mora accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mora trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mora works over Hawkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Mora wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Hawkins pulls Mora in close to prevent any damage.
Hawkins 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.
Mora wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Mora won't allow Hawkins to sweep him here.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mora throws and elbow that misses. Hawkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mora's guard. Nice move by Hawkins!
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mora trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hawkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mora dives on top into guard.
Mora cracks Hawkins with a solid left hand.
Mora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mora throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Mora controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is trying to control the position but Mora postures up.
Hawkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mora's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mora throws and elbow that misses. Hawkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mora's guard. Nice move by Hawkins!
Mora wants to get back to his feet but Hawkins passes into half guard.
Mora makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mora.
Mora looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hawkins has picked Mora up and slammed him! Mora can't keep hold of the triangle and Hawkins manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora tries to improve position but can't.
Hawkins taking a breather here.
Hawkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mora is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sandy Hawkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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.
Mora slips a jab and a cross from Hawkins.
Mora scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mora landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hawkins 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.
Mora is working Hawkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mora lands a couple of digs.
Mora lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mora stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
Mora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mora is one step ahead there.
Mora is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.
Mora throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawkins, not yet.
Hawkins pulls Mora in close to prevent any damage.
Mora looking to sit in guard and control but Hawkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Mora trying to control the position.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mora pulls Hawkins in close to prevent any damage.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Hawkins trying to control but Mora is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mora throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mora throws a push kick but Hawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Alejandro Mora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mora misses with a takedown attempt - Hawkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawkins.
Mora with a poor takedown
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mora throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mora.
Sandy Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Mora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Hawkins - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mora won't be happy with that.
Hawkins is looking to take a break and control but Mora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mora is trying to improve his position.
Mora regains half guard.
Hawkins is looking to take a break and control but Mora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hawkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Alejandro Mora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy Hawkins!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zues Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk's entrance music is Deeper and Down. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zues Egan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Turk.
Zues Egan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egan.
Egan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egan throws a head kick that Turk semi-blocks.
Good leg kick by Egan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turk avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egan.
Turk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Egan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turk misses with a right hand
and Egan counters with a series of strikes. Turk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Egan misses with a body kick.
Egan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Egan throws a lazy head kick
and Turk counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Turk blocks the leg kick.
Turk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Turk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk throwing strikes but Egan bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Turk tries to free his leg and advance position but Egan is retaining full guard.
Egan keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
Turk thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Egan looking for a guillotine here but Turk defends easily.
Turk throws a strike but Egan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turk has a closed guard, preventing Egan from standing up.
Turk pulls Egan in to control the position.
Egan trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egan being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egan preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Turk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Egan misses with a head kick.
Egan wants to slow Turk down by chopping away at his legs.
Zues Egan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turk blocks a head kick by Egan.
Egan is looking to slow Turk down with leg kicks.
Egan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turk.
Turk misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Turk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Egan counters with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Turk does no damage.
Turk lands with a straight right. Egan didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Turk misses
and Egan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Egan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Egan throws a leg kick but Turk checks it.
Egan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Egan sprawls well. Egan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turk gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egan.
Egan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turk checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zues Egan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Egan is not content to let Turk control the position.
Turk wants to free his trapped foot but Egan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turk wants to pass the guard but Egan is defending well.
Egan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Egan.
Turk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turk trying to control the position from guard on top but Egan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egan trying to control the position.
Turk cracks Egan with a solid left hand.
Turk wants to control from the top but Egan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Egan wants to sweep here but Turk controlling him for the moment.
Egan keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
Turk has gone for a leg lock! Egan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turk's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turk holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Egan tries to free his leg and advance position but Turk is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Braden Turk wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Egan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turk avoids a kick to the body.
Egan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turk.
Egan wants to control but Turk postures up.
Egan gets back to half guard.
Turk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk controlling the action here.
Turk is working for a submission of some sort.
Turk trying to control from Egan's half guard. Egan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egan keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braden Turk 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. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Egan misses.
Turk avoids the head kick by Egan.
Both fighters circling a little - Egan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Egan throws a leg kick that misses.
Turk checks a low kick from Egan.
Turk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Egan counters with a leg kick.
Egan feints and then cracks Turk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turk down.
Egan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turk will feel that in the morning.
Turk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Turk as he checks the leg kick.
Turk misses with an uppercut
and Egan counters with a low kick, right behind Turk 's knee.
Egan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Egan is looking to chop away at Turk's legs.
Egan moves out of range as Turk strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egan wants to slow Turk down by chopping away at his legs.
Egan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Egan throws a head kick that misses.
Egan throws a head kick but Turk moves out of range.
Egan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egan.
Turk swings widly with a right hand
and Egan counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egan.
Egan tries to land a front kick but Turk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egan misses with a low kick.
Egan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Egan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turk missing with a left hand there. Egan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turk has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Egan. Turk shrugs it off though.
Egan misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Egan, right into the meat.
Zues Egan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turk.
Turk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Turk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Egan trying to control but Turk postures up.
Egan is trying to stand back up but Turk is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk wants to take a breather but Egan is having none of it.
Turk misses with a head shot. Egan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Turk has gone for a leg lock! Egan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turk's guard.
Turk keeping moving, preventing Egan from controlling successfully.
Turk is trying to keep Egan in close.
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.
Egan wants to stand but Turk is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zues Egan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Egan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zues Egan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rashad Sokoudjou has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rashad Sokoudjou seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Sokoudjou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mal Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoudjou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokoudjou.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokoudjou gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Rashad Sokoudjou has been cut.
Reynolds throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sokoudjou counter with a right hand.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses
enabling Sokoudjou to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Reynolds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sokoudjou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou stands up over Reynolds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sokoudjou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokoudjou has gone for a leg lock! Reynolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sokoudjou's guard.
Sokoudjou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokoudjou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reynolds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sokoudjou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reynolds has managed to get both his arms back between Sokoudjou's legs - danger averted.
Sokoudjou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reynolds puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reynolds content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds prevents Sokoudjou from improving his position.
Sokoudjou trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Reynolds manages to pass to mount!
Reynolds prevents Sokoudjou from getting the reversal.
Reynolds avoids the attempt from Sokoudjou to control.
Sokoudjou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Sokoudjou is pressing down on Reynolds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
Sokoudjou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sokoudjou wants to hit a switch here but Reynolds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sokoudjou there!
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.
Reynolds looking to control but Sokoudjou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sokoudjou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sokoudjou is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokoudjou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mal Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rashad Sokoudjou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reynolds scores with a hook.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds throws a leg kick
and Sokoudjou counters with an inside leg kick.
Sokoudjou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds misses with a right hand
and Sokoudjou counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sokoudjou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
Reynolds is controlling Sokoudjou's trapped leg to prevent Sokoudjou from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokoudjou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sokoudjou throws a strike but Reynolds avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Sokoudjou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokoudjou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sokoudjou is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Sokoudjou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
Sokoudjou trying to move into half guard but instead Reynolds has managed to sweep!
Sokoudjou looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokoudjou, not yet.
Reynolds trying to control but Sokoudjou is working from the bottom.
Sokoudjou wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but Sokoudjou is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mal Reynolds was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reynolds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sokoudjou counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sokoudjou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Sokoudjou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou throws a strike but Reynolds avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reynolds is trying to keep Sokoudjou in close.
Sokoudjou is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Sokoudjou postures up.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokoudjou drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reynolds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reynolds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reynolds!
Sokoudjou tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Sokoudjou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Sokoudjou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sokoudjou misses the body punch
and Reynolds counters with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick.
Sokoudjou avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mal Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reynolds wants it to stay on the feet.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Sokoudjou avoids it.
Reynolds throws a lazy head kick
and Sokoudjou counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds feints and then cracks Sokoudjou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sokoudjou down.
Mal Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokoudjou checks a leg kick nicely.
Reynolds jabs Sokoudjou right on the nose. Sokoudjou blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Mal Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sokoudjou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sokoudjou's calf.
Sokoudjou misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
Reynolds moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Sokoudjou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokoudjou misses with a jab to the body
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tests Sokoudjou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reynolds swings for the body but Sokoudjou moves out of range.
Reynolds clobbers Sokoudjou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reynolds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sokoudjou moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
Sokoudjou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sokoudjou misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Sokoudjou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokoudjou checks a leg kick.
Sokoudjou slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokoudjou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Sokoudjou avoids them all with ease.
Reynolds throws a leg kick
and Sokoudjou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard.
Sokoudjou wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Sokoudjou is fighting to break Reynolds's control of his arms but Reynolds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reynolds. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou lands a couple of digs.
Sokoudjou won't allow Reynolds to get back to his feet.
Sokoudjou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sokoudjou postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Sokoudjou looking to sit in guard and control but Reynolds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sokoudjou is looking for a triangle but Reynolds pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mal Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mal Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ladislav Hemsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barclay Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemsky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Onward to Victory. Jones has chosen Murder Ya by Kenny Ken (Benny Page RMX) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislav Hemsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barclay Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hemsky throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Hemsky is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hemsky on the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook
and Hemsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Hemsky is predictable there
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Hemsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hemsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hemsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Hemsky counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Hemsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hemsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Hemsky.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hemsky. Hemsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Hemsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy body kick from Hemsky
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Hemsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Hemsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hemsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hemsky throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hemsky misses with a shot to the body
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones is trying to push Hemsky away but Hemsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hemsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hemsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones tries to clinch there but Hemsky circles away.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hemsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Hemsky.
A big right from Hemsky misses.
Hemsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hemsky throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Hemsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Hemsky misses.
Hemsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones misses with a low kick as Hemsky jumps back.
Hemsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hemsky lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones staying out of range there.
Hemsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Hemsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hemsky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hemsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hemsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hemsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hemsky has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones has Hemsky pressed against the cage, preventing Hemsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands an elbow just above Hemsky 's eye.
Hemsky letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones keeps control of Hemsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hemsky avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hemsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Hemsky scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Hemsky misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Hemsky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Hemsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hemsky.
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!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hemsky throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hemsky.
Hemsky throws a body kick the misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hemsky swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ladislav Hemsky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hemsky misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Hemsky misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones trying to stall but Hemsky improves his position.
Hemsky breaks from the clinch.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hemsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hemsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Hemsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ladislav Hemsky is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Hemsky finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Hemsky throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hemsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Hemsky does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hemsky here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hemsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Hemsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hemsky throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Hemsky.
Hemsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones is looking to clinch but Hemsky is avoiding it.
Hemsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Hemsky misses with the combination.
Hemsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hemsky gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Hemsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Hemsky throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ladislav Hemsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hemsky throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hemsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Hemsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones with a hook.
Hemsky throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hemsky - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hemsky. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hemsky's head.
Hemsky throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hemsky throws out the jab.
Hemsky misses the shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hemsky.
Hemsky misses with a head kick.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hemsky.
Hemsky slips under a jab.
Hemsky is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Hemsky lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hemsky lands an overhand right.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hemsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hemsky breaks the clinch.
Hemsky connects with a jab.
Hemsky missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hemsky missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Hemsky misses.
Hemsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Hemsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to clinch up but Hemsky circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Hemsky misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislav Hemsky dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The crowd cheers as Hemsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Hemsky pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hemsky motions for Jones to come forward. Hemsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hemsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hemsky scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Hemsky misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hemsky misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hemsky throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hemsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hemsky misses with a right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Hemsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hemsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hemsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hemsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hemsky tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hemsky thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Hemsky.
Hemsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hemsky ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Hemsky is predictable there
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Hemsky misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Hemsky moves out of range.
Hemsky thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Hemsky had a free shot at his head there.
Hemsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Hemsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones misses with a low kick as Hemsky jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a low kick.
Hemsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Hemsky.
Hemsky throws a leg kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones wants to clinch up but Hemsky keeps it at a distance.
Hemsky misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Barclay Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemsky swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Hemsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Hemsky throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hemsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a hook but Hemsky avoids it easily.
Hemsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hemsky scores with a shot to the body.
Hemsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Hemsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hemsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Hemsky misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Hemsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Hemsky misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Hemsky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Hemsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hemsky.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barclay Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hemsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barclay Jones!
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