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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Ahkenaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh has chosen Lets Have A War as his entrance music. TJ Welsh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Ahkenaton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahkenaton lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like TJ Welsh has been cut.
Ahkenaton closes the distance and clinches up with Welsh, looking for a takedown. Ahkenaton pushes Welsh against the cage but Welsh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahkenaton shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahkenaton dives in and grabs Welsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Welsh pushes down on Ahkenaton 's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Ahkenaton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahkenaton stuffs the takedown.
Welsh dodges the punch combination from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Welsh is fending him off so far but Ahkenaton persists. Nope, Welsh circles away and we're back to standing.
Welsh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahkenaton avoids it really well and circles away.
Ahkenaton jabs Welsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Welsh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahkenaton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welsh tries for a takedown but Ahkenaton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Welsh has managed to clinch.
Welsh is trying to break the clinch but Ahkenaton is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahkenaton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ahkenaton showed some decent athleticism there.
Ahkenaton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Welsh taking some punishment here, with Ahkenaton in his half guard.
Ahkenaton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahkenaton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Welsh defends it well.
Welsh is looking for a sweep. Ahkenaton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh gets full guard.
Ahkenaton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahkenaton content to stall in guard here.
Ahkenaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahkenaton is looking to work some ground and pound but Welsh has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahkenaton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahkenaton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Welsh wants to control the position but Ahkenaton says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahkenaton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Welsh defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahkenaton connects with a nice short shot to Welsh's temple.
Ahkenaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Welsh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ahkenaton manages to pass to mount!
Welsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahkenaton . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahkenaton prevents Welsh from getting the reversal.
Ahkenaton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Welsh's face.
Ahkenaton with good strikes from the mount here!
Ahkenaton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Welsh is rocked!
Ahkenaton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Welsh is still in real trouble! Can Ahkenaton finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahkenaton drops a big elbow. That's hurt Welsh! More shots from Ahkenaton and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Ahkenaton !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassiano Zorilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassiano Zorilla 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cassiano Zorilla!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorilla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zorilla pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zorilla is trying for a kimura here. Gracie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zorilla wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cassiano Zorilla!
Cassiano Zorilla thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Monkey Junction as his entrance music. Donny Davis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JD Aguilar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Davis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Aguilar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aguilar shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davis cracks Aguilar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Aguilar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Davis finish him?
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!
Davis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Aguilar right on the button. Aguilar goes down! Davis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Davis gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Davis!
Post fight, Donny Davis took to the microphone: 'I want to thank my fans, my team, 1337 ANZAC, White Gorilla Nutrition and all of my friends and family back home. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Punga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel comes to the cage accompanied by Stuck in the Moment. Eli Samuel 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Punga!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel throws a nice looking combination but Punga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Samuel misses.
Punga blocks a jab.
Punga has a takedown stuffed.
Samuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punga manages to avoid it.
Punga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Punga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samuel defending well though.
Samuel is looking to escape.
Punga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel has hold of Punga's hands but Punga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuel is trying to stand.
Punga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Punga throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Samuel to regain full guard.
Samuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punga trying to control but Samuel is working from the bottom.
Samuel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Punga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samuel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Punga is looking to work some ground and pound but Samuel has wrist control.
Samuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samuel is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Punga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samuel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punga.
Punga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Punga throwing strikes but missing.
Samuel is looking to stand up but Punga isn't so interested in that idea.
Punga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Samuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punga with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Punga is controlling him.
Punga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Samuel's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punga postures up in Samuel's guard and throws a big left but Samuel blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Punga dominated that round.
That's time! Samuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Punga looking to score a takedown here. Samuel is defending well but Punga drives through and ends up in Samuel's guard.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but Punga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Punga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samuel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Punga working some strikes from top position.
Punga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samuel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samuel pushes Punga off and gets back to his feet.
Samuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eli Samuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punga with a poor takedown
and Samuel counters with a one-two to the body.
Samuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punga shoots in for a takedown but Samuel shows good takedown defense.
Eli Samuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Punga.
Samuel looks for the body kick but Punga saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Samuel. No joy for Punga on that attempt.
Samuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punga was well out of range. Poor timing from Samuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel stuffs the takedown.
Punga shoots in looking for a takedown but Samuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Samuel throws a series of punches but Punga avoids them all with ease.
Samuel throws a shot from downtown. Punga moves away and avoids it.
Samuel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Samuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punga scores with a takedown into Samuel's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punga won't allow Samuel to get back to his feet.
Punga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ali Punga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samuel is looking to stand up but Punga isn't so interested in that idea.
Punga works over Samuel with some ground and pound from guard.
Punga throws an elbow that misses. Samuel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Punga's guard. Nice move by Samuel!
Samuel passes Punga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Punga actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punga gets full guard.
Samuel has gone for a leg lock! Punga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Samuel's guard.
Punga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Punga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Samuel misses with a double jab.
Punga fails with the takedown.
Punga shoots in for a takedown but Samuel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Punga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eli Samuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Punga.
A punch combination from Samuel misses.
Punga shoots in but Samuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punga has his takedown stuffed
and Samuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samuel throws a right hand that Punga ducks under and follows up with a left that Punga also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samuel swinging wildly here.
Punga shoots in and drives through. Samuel sprawls well.
Samuel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punga counters with a shoot takedown. Samuel fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Punga throws a big right hand that misses.
Punga stops Samuel from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punga throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samuel is looking to stand up but Punga isn't so interested in that idea.
Punga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samuel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Punga throwing strikes from guard but Samuel blocks nicely.
Punga distracts Samuel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punga throws a big elbow that misses.
Punga throwing strikes but missing.
Punga stands up over Samuel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Punga landing with the ground and pound.
Punga trying to control but Samuel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punga throwing strikes from guard but Samuel blocks nicely.
Punga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samuel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Punga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eli Samuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali Punga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Punga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Punga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Punga!
Ali Punga very nearly forgot to thank Fearless Systems Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Pascal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Pascal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Turilli!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pascal swings for the body but Turilli moves out of range.
Pascal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pascal misses with a straight left.
Turilli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pascal.
Turilli blocks a jab.
Turilli dodges the punch combination from Pascal.
Turilli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turilli misses with a low kick as Pascal jumps back.
Turilli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pascal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pascal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pascal counters with a left to the body.
Turilli feints a jab promting Pascal to slip. Turilli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pascal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pascal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turilli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pascal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John Pascal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turilli misses with a wild combination.
Pascal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pascal thows a body shot but no joy.
Turilli throws a combination that misses
and Pascal counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli tries to land a front kick but Pascal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turilli scores with a nice right hand.
Pascal slips a jab and a cross from Turilli.
Pascal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turilli counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like John Pascal has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pascal slips a jab and a cross from Turilli.
Danga de danga de dang - Turilli scores with a four punch combination!
Pascal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turilli misses with an uppercut
and Pascal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pascal wants to clinch up but Turilli keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turilli shoots in looking for a takedown but Pascal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turilli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turilli keeps the fight on the outside.
Pascal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turilli throws a series of punches but Pascal avoids them all with ease.
Pascal wants to clinch up but Turilli keeps it at a distance.
Turilli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Turilli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pascal tries to clinch up
and Turilli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Turilli.
Turilli looks to land a right hand but Pascal moved out of range.
Pascal throws a big shot that misses.
Pascal misses with a looping left.
Turilli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pascal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pascal takes a swing at Turilli's ribcage but misses.
Pascal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turilli.
Turilli slips a straight right by Pascal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luca Turilli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Pascal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice jab there from Turilli.
Luca Turilli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pascal leaves Turilli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turilli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pascal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turilli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pascal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Turilli.
Turilli misses with a combination
and Pascal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turilli avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pascal.
Pascal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Pascal misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pascal as Turilli shoots in.
Luca Turilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turilli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Pascal.
A slow jab from Pascal misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli avoids the body shot from Pascal.
Turilli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pascal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turilli swinging wildly here.
Turilli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turilli throws a right hand that Pascal ducks under and follows up with a left that Pascal also avoids with ease.
Turilli throws a series of punches but Pascal moves out of range.
Pascal misses with a few strikes there.
Pascal looks to throw the jab but Turilli is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Turilli does no damage.
A punch combination from Pascal misses.
Turilli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pascal but Pascal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Pascal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Turilli.
Pascal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turilli.
Turilli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pascal sprawls well. Pascal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turilli gets slowly back to his feet.
Pascal throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turilli!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turilli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turilli misses with a two punch combination.
Turilli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pascal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turilli scrambles back to his feet.
Turilli throws the left hand but Pascal avoids the punch easily.
Pascal darts in trying to clinch
and Turilli counters with a series of strikes. Pascal will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pascal tries to clinch up but Turilli circles away and keeps his distance.
Turilli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Pascal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Pascal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Pascal.
A jab from Turilli misses.
A combination from Pascal does no damage.
Pascal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turilli misses with a few strikes there.
Pascal wants to clinch up but Turilli keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Turilli.
Pascal throws out a loose jab but Turilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli shoots for a double leg takedown but Pascal sprawls well. He's pushed Turilli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pascal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pascal misses with a series of wild punches.
Pascal loads up on a big right hand but Turilli slips the punch.
Pascal throws a jab but it's blocked by Turilli.
Turilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turilli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pascal tries to clinch but Turilli is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli misses with the combination.
Pascal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turilli.
Turilli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pascal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turilli somewhat.
John Pascal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Turilli.
Turilli ducks under a wild hook from Pascal.
Pascal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turilli looks to land a left hand but Pascal moved out of range nicely.
Turilli circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turilli fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pascal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Pascal blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Pascal.
Turilli slips under a jab from Pascal.
Turilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pascal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turilli misses with a looping right.
Turilli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pascal tests Turilli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pascal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turilli.
Pascal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pascal throws an overhand right that lands on Turilli's shoulder, as Turilli tries to avoid the shot.
Pascal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pascal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pascal 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Desbatailles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Desbatailles !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killjoy tries to clinch but Desbatailles moves away
and Desbatailles counters with a nice kick to the body.
Killjoy avoids the body shot from Desbatailles .
Killjoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Desbatailles lands a nice looking body kick.
Killjoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Desbatailles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles clinches up with Killjoy and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Desbatailles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killjoy's elbow.
Desbatailles missing with knees to the body.
Desbatailles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Killjoy misses with a body punch.
Desbatailles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Killjoy tries for a takedown but Desbatailles manages to get underhooks.
Killjoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desbatailles 's elbow.
Killjoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Desbatailles controls his hands.
Desbatailles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killjoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killjoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Desbatailles .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy is looking to clinch but Desbatailles is avoiding it.
Killjoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Desbatailles can pounce on him.
Killjoy looks gassed!
Desbatailles lands a head kick. Killjoy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Kevin Killjoy has been cut.
Desbatailles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killjoy at a distance.
Desbatailles rushes Killjoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Desbatailles lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Desbatailles .
Killjoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desbatailles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John Desbatailles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Desbatailles scores with a shot to the side of Killjoy's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desbatailles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killjoy's elbow.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but Desbatailles has him pressed against the cage.
Desbatailles lands an elbow inside that Killjoy shrugs off.
Desbatailles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desbatailles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kevin Killjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killjoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Desbatailles connects with a leg kick. Killjoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Desbatailles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Desbatailles .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles lands a big head kick that sends Killjoy to the canvas! Desbatailles follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Desbatailles !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Fair!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fair is defended easily by Rook.
Rook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rook lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fair backs up against the cage.
Rook misses with a few strikes there.
Rook moves into the clinch.
Fair fails to pull guard.
Rook tries to circle away but Fair has him pinned against the cage.
Rook effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Rook on the inside.
Rook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Rook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fair manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fair is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rook throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fair's body to avoid the submission. Fair has instead reached around Rook's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fair arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zack Fair!
A very excited looking Zack Fair made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perle De Lait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Coulouarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perle De Lait!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Coulouarn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coulouarn throws a looping overhand right but De Lait ducks down to avoid it.
Coulouarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coulouarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coulouarn swings widly with a right hand
and De Lait moves into the clinch.
Coulouarn has a couple of punches blocked by De Lait.
A short body shot lands from Coulouarn as the two fighters clinch.
Coulouarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Lait lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coulouarn backwards.
A nice left hand lands by De Lait.
Coulouarn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Lait has him pressed against the cage.
De Lait lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coulouarn has had enough of the clinch but De Lait keeps him there for the moment.
De Lait tries a body shot but Coulouarn blocks it.
Coulouarn manages to break the clinch.
De Lait tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coulouarn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coulouarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Coulouarn. Those never looked like landing.
De Lait keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Lait moves in looking to clinch but Coulouarn pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lait takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coulouarn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coulouarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Lait fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coulouarn, pushing him back against the cage.
De Lait tries to work over Coulouarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coulouarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coulouarn misses with a right hand
and De Lait moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Lait prevents Coulouarn from breaking the clinch.
Coulouarn is trying to push De Lait away but De Lait has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Lait digs a right hand into Coulouarn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coulouarn's gas tank.
De Lait digs a right hand underneath Coulouarn's ribcage. Coulouarn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Lait lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coulouarn is trying to break the clinch but De Lait has him pressed against the cage.
De Lait scores with a hook to the body.
Coulouarn looks gassed!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Lait.
De Lait scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coulouarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Lait lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coulouarn backwards.
De Lait has Coulouarn pressed against the cage.
De Lait lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Lait pushes Coulouarn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coulouarn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Lait smiles and moves away.
De Lait pushes Coulouarn up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from De Lait.
De Lait lands a right hand.
Coulouarn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from De Lait.
A right hand to the body from De Lait.
De Lait lands a nice shot to the body.
De Lait pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from De Lait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from De Lait.
De Lait scores with a shoulder strike.
De Lait lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Lait cracks Coulouarn with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Lait.
De Lait is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lait lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Lait.
De Lait lands with a left to the head.
De Lait holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Lait digs a right hand into Coulouarn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coulouarn's gas tank.
De Lait lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Lait is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coulouarn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for De Lait to work.
De Lait lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Lait avoiding damage.
Coulouarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Lait working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coulouarn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from De Lait.
A left hand lands to the body for De Lait.
Coulouarn fails to pull guard.
Perle De Lait has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Coulouarn.
Coulouarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from De Lait as the two fighters clinch.
De Lait pushes Coulouarn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Lait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Lait scores with a shoulder strike.
De Lait lands a body shot.
De Lait lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perle De Lait dominated that round.
That's time! De Lait's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Lait moves into range and clinches up with Coulouarn.
De Lait lands with a left to the head.
Coulouarn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Lait throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coulouarns head.
Coulouarn is rocked!
A short body shot lands from De Lait as the two fighters clinch.
Coulouarn is still on wobbly legs! Can De Lait finish him?
De Lait lands a nice shot to the body.
Coulouarn seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Lait is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coulouarn can do to turn this around?
De Lait works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lait lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coulouarn or not.
A shot in the inside from De Lait.
De Lait lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perle De Lait has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Lait softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Lait works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Lait is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Coulouarn is breathing heavily.
De Lait stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Lait lands with a light punch inside.
De Lait scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from De Lait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lait lands with a short shot to the head.
De Lait scores with a shoulder strike.
De Lait lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from De Lait.
A short right from De Lait on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for De Lait.
De Lait works on Coulouarn's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from De Lait.
Good body shot from De Lait.
A hook to the body from De Lait.
De Lait lands a left hand.
Coulouarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Lait mutters something to Coulouarn before pushing him back against the cage. As Coulouarn comes back towards him, De Lait unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Coulouarn clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Perle De Lait!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Perle De Lait made sure he mentioned Fearless Systems Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gsp Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CM Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CULT OF PERSONALITY. The key to victory for Gsp Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
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27
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gsp Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CM Punk!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Punk wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva shoots and misses
and Punk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Punk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Punk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Punk pushes his legs off easily.
Punk wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Punk stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Punk tries to pass.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punk wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Punk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Punk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Punk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Punk circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gsp Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Punk sprawls well. Punk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Punk is able to avoid easily.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Punk wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Punk controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punk has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Punk is keeping the position for now.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Punk dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Punk wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva keeping full guard, as Punk tries to pass.
Punk pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Punk is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Punk lands strikes from half guard.
Punk drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Punk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punk tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Punk throws a big elbow that misses.
Punk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Punk has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punk is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Punk controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Punk wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Punk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Punk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva stops Punk from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva shoots and misses
and Punk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Punk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva tries for a takedown but Punk circles away easily
and Punk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gsp Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva has hold of Punk's hands but Punk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Punk there.
Punk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
CM Punk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is staying active underneath Punk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva has his foot on Punk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punk works his way back into a safe position though.
Punk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Punk slips an elbow through the middle.
Punk stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva keeping full guard, as Punk tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Punk controlling him for the moment.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Punk pushes his legs off easily.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Punk connects with a couple of short punches.
Punk wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Punk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Punk is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Punk stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk lands a jab.
Punk gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punk forces his way into half guard.
Punk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Punk.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Punk lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Punk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Punk working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punk pulls his head out easily.
Punk decides to stand up.
Punk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Punk landing some decent shots from guard.
Punk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punk defends it easily.
Punk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Punk is stalling in the full guard.
Punk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Punk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Punk advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Punk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva is not content to let Punk control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punk pulls his head out easily.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Punk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Punk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punk wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punk pulls his head out easily.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punk pulls his head out easily.
Punk lands strikes from half guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punk pulls his head out easily.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Punk sits in half guard.
Punk slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Punk trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Punk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). CM Punk!
CM Punk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Sabacajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse- Eminem. Eric Sabacajan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Sabacajan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Sabacajan.
Sabacajan throws a head kick that misses.
Sabacajan throws a head kick that misses.
Watson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Watson landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabacajan taking a bit of punishment here - Watson scoring with strikes.
Sabacajan is rocked!
Sabacajan wants to get back to his feet but Watson is dominant here and he's now got Sabacajan's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabacajan is covering up but some of the strikes from Watson are getting through and doing damage.
Sabacajan is still in real trouble! Can Watson finish him?
Sabacajan takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Watson celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Watson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Watson made sure he mentioned [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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