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MCC 83: Lieu vs Mcdonald PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lex Lexington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Manchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lex Lexington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Manchester!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchester tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lexington counters with a left to the body.
Manchester closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lexington counters with a one-two to the body.
Manchester connects with a leg kick. Lexington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manchester tries to clinch up
and Lexington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lexington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manchester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manchester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Manchester throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lexington.
Manchester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manchester forces Lexington back against the cage and clinches.
Lexington stalling the fight.
Lexington lands with a left to the head.
Manchester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manchester tries to clinch
and Lexington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manchester throws a right hand that Lexington ducks under and follows up with a left that Lexington also avoids with ease.
Manchester's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manchester duly obliges.
Peter Manchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manchester moves in looking to clinch but Lexington pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchester moves in looking to clinch but Lexington pushes him off.
Manchester wants to clinch
and Lexington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lexington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manchester is keeping the position for now.
Manchester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lexington wants to control from the top but Manchester keeps moving.
Lexington looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchester wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lexington looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lexington throws an elbow that misses. Manchester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lexington's guard. Nice move by Manchester!
Lexington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manchester is aware though and is defending well.
Lexington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manchester is aware though and is defending well.
Manchester gets to his feet. Lexington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Manchester clinches with his opponent.
Lexington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manchester after a bit of a struggle.
Lexington has a couple of punches blocked by Manchester.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchester taking a breather.
Manchester is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manchester is pressed up against the cage. Lexington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manchester down to the mat. Manchester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Lexington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchester has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lexington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manchester backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manchester manages to break the clinch.
Manchester misses with a kick to the body.
Lexington swats away the attempt to clinch by Manchester.
Lexington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manchester tries to clinch there but Lexington circles away.
Peter Manchester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Manchester does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Manchester will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manchester throws a head kick that misses.
Manchester lands a high kick!
Manchester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Lexington with that takedown attempt.
Manchester clinches with his opponent.
Manchester is trying to break the clinch but Lexington has him pressed against the cage.
Manchester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manchester can't break the clinch.
Manchester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manchester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manchester tries to clinch but Lexington moves out of range.
Manchester moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester throws a head kick that Lexington semi-blocks.
Lexington shoots in looking for a takedown. Manchester tries to sprawl out of it but Lexington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manchester manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lexington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peter Manchester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manchester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lexington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lexington swats away the attempt to clinch by Manchester.
Manchester tries to clinch up.
Manchester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manchester misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchester moves in looking to clinch but Lexington pushes him off.
Lexington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manchester throws a head kick that misses.
Manchester moves to clinch but Lexington breaks away
and Lexington counters with a left to the body.
Manchester darts in trying to clinch
letting Lexington counter with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manchester.
Manchester throws a sloppy head kick and Lexington moves out of range easily.
Manchester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lexington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manchester moves to clinch but Lexington breaks away
and Lexington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manchester thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manchester darts in trying to clinch
and Lexington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manchester cracks Lexington with a good jab.
Manchester is looking to clinch but Lexington is avoiding it.
Manchester connects with an inside leg kick.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manchester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lexington.
Manchester moves in looking to clinch but Lexington pushes him off.
Peter Manchester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lexington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manchester wants to clinch but Lexington slips to the side
and Lexington counters with a stiff right hand.
Manchester tries to clinch up but Lexington circles away and keeps his distance.
Manchester tries to clinch but Lexington is having none of it.
Manchester throws a head kick that half lands.
Manchester is looking to clinch but Lexington is avoiding it.
Manchester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manchester.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lexington keeps the fight on the outside.
Lexington ducks under a wild hook from Manchester.
Manchester wants to clinch up but Lexington keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Manchester 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!
Lexington throws a poor cross that misses
and Manchester counters with a big head kick but Lexington shrugs it off.
Manchester doesn't manage to clinch there - Lexington circles away.
Lexington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lexington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manchester tries a head kick but it misses.
Lexington shoots in looking for a takedown. Manchester tries to sprawl out of it but Lexington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manchester manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lexington throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Manchester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester connects with a high kick.
Lexington lands a nice shot to the body.
Manchester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manchester tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lexington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manchester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lexington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manchester wants to clinch but Lexington slips to the side
and Manchester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lexington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manchester's guard.
Lexington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lexington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lexington working some strikes from top position.
Lexington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manchester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manchester wants to stand but Lexington is controlling the position.
Lexington wants to pass the guard but Manchester is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manchester can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manchester wants to stand and escape but Lexington is having none of it.
Lexington throws a big right hand that misses.
Lexington trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Manchester manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manchester is aware though and is defending well.
Manchester looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lexington throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Manchester escapes and throws Lexington's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lexington is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchester decides to stand back up.
Lexington keeps the fight on the outside.
Lex Lexington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lexington moves forwards but Manchester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Lexington misses.
Manchester is looking to clinch but Lexington is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manchester lands with a kick to the temple. Lexington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lexington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peter Manchester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manchester lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lex Lexington.
I think Manchester 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 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Manchester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davis Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis Davies could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Hominick's chin.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Hominick!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davies.
Davies throws a hook to the side of Hominick's head but Hominick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hominick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Davies counter with a right hand.
Davies lands a jab.
Davies gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hominick is trying to stand back up but Davies is controlling him
Hominick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davies is trying to work for a kimura but Hominick is defending well.
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!
Hominick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davies scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davies is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hominick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hominick is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hominick pushes Davies off looking to stand but Davies dives back in and keeps control.
Hominick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davies. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hominick looks gassed!
Davies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Davies.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davies missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hominick's head.
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. Davies connects with a nice short shot to Hominick's temple.
Hominick is rocked!
Davies is nestled in close to Hominick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hominick is still in real trouble! Can Davies finish him?
Hominick is not content to let Davies control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davies lands with a punch from half guard.
Davies is nestled in close to Hominick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davies lands a big elbow - Hominick is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Davies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davis Davies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Pieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Hikaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Hikaro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pieter Pieter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Hikaro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pieter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hikaro's waist but Hikaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pieter off to one side.
Hikaro looks to land a combination but Pieter avoids it well.
Pieter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hikaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Pieter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pieter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hikaro wants to stand up but Pieter is controlling him.
Pieter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hikaro is keeping the position for now.
Pieter prevents Hikaro from getting back to his feet.
Hikaro keeping moving, preventing Pieter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pieter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hikaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pieter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hikaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hikaro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pieter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieter drops back looking for a leg! Hikaro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hikaro manages to kick Pieter off! Pieter jumps back into Hikaro's guard.
Pieter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pieter stops Hikaro from standing up.
Hikaro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hikaro wants to clinch up but Pieter keeps it at a distance.
Hikaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pieter on the side of the head.
Hikaro shoots for a double leg takedown but Pieter sprawls well. He's pushed Hikaro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hikaro.
Hikaro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pieter back to the cage. Hikaro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hikaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pieter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nate Hikaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pieter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hikaro pushes Pieter off looking to stand but Pieter dives back in and keeps control.
Pieter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hikaro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pieter slows the pace down in half guard.
Pieter prevents Hikaro from standing back up.
Pieter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hikaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pieter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hikaro is trying to stand back up but Pieter is controlling him
Pieter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hikaro is just riding it out for now. Pieter eventually gives up the hold.
Pieter seems to be looking for submissions.
Pieter prevents Hikaro from standing back up.
Pieter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hikaro sees it coming and defends easily.
Pieter wants to work for an arm triangle but Hikaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hikaro defends it well.
Pieter seems to be looking for submissions.
Hikaro tries to kick Pieter off but Pieter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pieter is trying to work for a kimura but Hikaro is defending well.
Pieter trying to control the action but Hikaro is working from the bottom.
Hikaro pushes Pieter off looking to stand but Pieter dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pieter seems to be working for a kimura but Hikaro defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hikaro is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Pieter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pieter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hikaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pieter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hikaro tries to avoid it but Pieter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hikaro to the ground. Hikaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hikaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pieter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hikaro shoots in and gets a takedown into Pieter's guard.
Pieter looking for a guillotine here but Hikaro defends easily.
Hikaro wants to get up but he can't break Pieter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hikaro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pieter swats away the attempt to clinch by Hikaro.
A lazy left from Hikaro finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikaro lands a really nice looking cross but Pieter seems unphased.
Pieter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hikaro avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Pieter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pieter looking to score a takedown here. Hikaro is defending well but Pieter drives through and ends up in Hikaro's guard.
Pieter 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.
Pieter Pieter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hikaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pieter is controlling him.
Hikaro is looking to stand back up but Pieter counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hikaro.
Pieter is working for a submission of some sort.
Pieter trying to control the action but Hikaro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pieter wants to work for an arm triangle but Hikaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hikaro wants to get back to his feet.
Hikaro is staying active underneath Pieter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pieter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pieter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hikaro tries to buck Pieter off but he can't manage it.
Pieter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pieter dominating with strikes here.
Hikaro is rocked!
It looks like Nate Hikaro has been cut.
Pieter lands a big elbow - Hikaro is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hikaro is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pieter Pieter!
In his post fight interview, Pieter Pieter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Terrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell has chosen Creeping Death as his entrance music. Armando Vega is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armando Vega !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Terrell moves to clinch but Vega breaks away
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Terrell.
Terrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vega throws a shot to the body.
Terrell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Terrell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armando Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Terrell.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terrell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Terrell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Terrell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Terrell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega connects with a looping right hand.
Terrell tries to clinch up but Vega circles away and keeps his distance.
Terrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Terrell.
Terrell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vega on his heels. He'll look to pass Vega 's guard now, I'm sure.
Vega controlling Terrell's posture.
Terrell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrell drops back looking for a leg! Vega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vega manages to kick Terrell off! Terrell jumps back into Vega 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Terrell wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position.
Terrell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Terrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
Terrell trying to mount his opponent but Vega defends it.
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!
Terrell is trying to work for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
Terrell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell content to control rather than advance.
Terrell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Terrell.
Terrell is trying to work for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
Terrell wants to work for an arm triangle but Vega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Terrell is working for a kimura but Vega is defending it quite comfortably.
Vega trying to control here.
Vega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Terrell on the ground.
Terrell is trying to work for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega trying to control but Terrell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Terrell dominated that round.
That's time! Vega 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Terrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terrell scores with a hook to the body. Vega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terrell wants to clinch up but Vega keeps it at a distance.
Terrell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vega but Vega pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vega cracks Terrell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terrell shoots and misses
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terrell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vega sprawls well. Vega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Terrell gets slowly back to his feet.
Armando Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Terrell.
Vega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terrell darts in trying to clinch
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Terrell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Terrell walks into a stiff left hand from Vega .
Terrell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vega 's waist but Vega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Terrell off to one side.
Vega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Terrell misses with a takedown attempt - Vega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Terrell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Terrell is breathing heavily.
Vega scores with a sloppy right hand. Terrell should have avoided that one.
Vega is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Terrell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Terrell.
Vega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega throws a hook to the side of Terrell's head but Terrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terrell shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terrell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vega misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Terrell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Terrell moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armando Vega is winning the standup battle so far.
Terrell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Terrell.
Terrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vega is fending him off so far but Terrell persists. Nope, Vega circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vega , as that shot connected.
Terrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vega is fending him off so far but Terrell persists. Nope, Vega circles away and we're back to standing.
Terrell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terrell tries to clinch
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Vega .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Vega misses.
David Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vega defends it nicely.
Vega throws a shot to the body.
Vega digs a good hook to Terrell's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vega jabs Terrell right on the nose. Terrell blinks but takes it well.
Terrell is rocked!
Terrell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Terrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Vega finish him?
Vega cracks Terrell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Terrell falls backwards against the cage. Vega follows up with more strikes that drop Terrell to his knees. Vega keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Terrell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armando Vega !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Lieu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald connects with a looping right hand.
Lieu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lieu wants it to stay on the feet.
Lieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcdonald is just out of range.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lieu to counter with a crisp jab.
Lieu thuds a left hand into Mcdonald's body.
Mcdonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcdonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Lieu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcdonald.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown but Lieu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zane Lieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mcdonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lieu. Mcdonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lieu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lieu counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lieu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Lieu swings for the body but Mcdonald moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Lieu. Beautiful body shot.
Lieu cracks Mcdonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcdonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lieu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mcdonald scrambles back to his feet.
Mcdonald slips a jab and a cross from Lieu.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt - Lieu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcdonald is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcdonald.
Zane Lieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lieu cracks a nice hook into Mcdonald's ribs.
Mcdonald looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald slips under a jab.
Mcdonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcdonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lieu.
Lieu misses with a low kick.
Lieu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcdonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lieu. Mcdonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from Lieu.
Mcdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lieu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdonald somewhat.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Lieu circles away easily
and Lieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lieu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lieu, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt - Lieu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Lieu tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lieu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcdonald blocks a jab.
Lieu swings for the body but Mcdonald moves out of range.
Lieu misses with a body shot.
Lieu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcdonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Zane Lieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lieu moves out of range as Mcdonald strikes.
Lieu lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald ducks under a wild hook from Lieu.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Lieu circles away easily
and Lieu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lieu lands a nice shot that snaps Mcdonald's head back.
Good shot there by Lieu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lieu misses with a looping right.
Lieu misses with a straight right.
Lieu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcdonald. Mcdonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Mcdonald misses its intended target.
Lieu slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lieu leaves Mcdonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcdonald avoids the body shot from Lieu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Lieu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Lieu. That snapped Mcdonald's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Lieu misses the target.
Lieu loads up on a big right hand but Mcdonald slips the punch.
Lieu misses with an uppercut. Mcdonald saw that one coming.
Mcdonald looks to land a right hand but Lieu moved out of range.
Lieu tests Mcdonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcdonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lieu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lieu stuns Mcdonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lieu clobbers Mcdonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lieu. Mcdonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcdonald counters with a single leg into guard. Lieu didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mcdonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lieu controls Mcdonald momentarily but Mcdonald frees himself.
Mcdonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Lieu has wrist control.
Lieu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lieu wants to stand and escape but Mcdonald is having none of it.
Lieu keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald throws a strike but Lieu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcdonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcdonald throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Lieu throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lieu stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lieu stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mcdonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lieu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcdonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcdonald trying to control the action but Lieu is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald thows a huge punch but Lieu dodges it nicely.
Mcdonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcdonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lieu wants to get back to full guard.
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 Zane Lieu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lieu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lieu lands an overhand right.
Lieu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcdonald.
Lieu loads up on a big right hand but Mcdonald slips the punch.
Zane Lieu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Lieu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcdonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Lieu. No joy for Mcdonald on that attempt.
Mcdonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lieu counters with a nice body shot.
Zane Lieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mcdonald.
Lieu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lieu lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcdonald's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcdonald counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lieu's guard now.
Mcdonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lieu is trying to control the position but Mcdonald postures up.
Mcdonald throws a strike but Lieu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mcdonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lieu manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lieu is on top in guard.
Mcdonald tries to strike from the bottom.
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lieu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Lieu from controlling successfully.
Lieu stands and throws Mcdonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ian Mcdonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcdonald on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald is looking to reverse the position.
Lieu wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping him busy.
Lieu is chipping away with strikes.
Lieu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcdonald on the ground.
Mcdonald is trying to control Lieu's posture but Lieu avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lieu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lieu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mcdonald is looking to regain half guard here but Lieu keeps moving and retains side control.
Lieu landing a few strikes.
Lieu tries to stand but Mcdonald is controlling his head.
Lieu lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu tries to advance to mount but Mcdonald denies him.
Mcdonald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mcdonald is rocked!
Lieu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mcdonald is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lieu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Lieu!
Zane Lieu retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zane Lieu waved his t-shirt featuring O'Brannigan's Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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