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ToP 4 - Iron Will PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Baldaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Tickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Tickle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diogo Baldaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Tickle!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tickle shoots in looking for a takedown but Baldaia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tickle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adam Tickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tickle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Adam Tickle has been cut.
Tickle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baldaia is fending him off so far but Tickle persists. Nope, Baldaia circles away and we're back to standing.
Baldaia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tickle has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tickle shoots in looking for a takedown. Baldaia tries to sprawl out of it but Tickle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baldaia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diogo Baldaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Tickle.
Tickle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tickle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tickle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tickle lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tickle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tickle stands up from Baldaia's guard - Tickle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tickle scores with a takedown into Baldaia's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickle prevents Baldaia from getting back to his feet.
Tickle trying to control but Baldaia is working from the bottom.
Tickle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baldaia wants to stand up but Tickle is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tickle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adam Tickle.
Tickle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baldaia sprawls well. Baldaia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tickle gets slowly back to his feet.
Tickle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baldaia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tickle somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baldaia swivels and escapes.
A combination from Baldaia does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tickle.
Horrible takedown by Tickle or perhaps it was just good defense by Baldaia which made him look bad.
Baldaia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tickle back to the cage. Baldaia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldaia scores with a nice head shot.
Baldaia works the jab nicely.
Baldaia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baldaia breaks the clinch.
Baldaia shoots for a double leg takedown but Tickle sprawls well. He's pushed Baldaia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baldaia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tickles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tickle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baldaia is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tickle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia is letting Tickle control him for a moment.
Tickle stands up.
Tickle fails to land the takedown.
Tickle tries for a takedown but Baldaia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baldaia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baldaia looks to score with a jab to the body but Tickle is just out of range.
Baldaia gets caught napping as Tickle dives in and scores a takedown. Baldaia manages to retain guard.
Tickle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Tickle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tickle stands and steps away. Baldaia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baldaia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tickle tries for a takedown but Baldaia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baldaia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tickle on the side of the head.
Baldaia swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tickle is defended easily by Baldaia.
Baldaia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tickle misses with a takedown attempt - Baldaia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baldaia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Adam Tickle's cut even more.
Baldaia tries to bum rush Tickle with a series of wild strikes but Tickle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baldaia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Baldaia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Tickle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baldaia throws a nice looking combination but Tickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tickle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baldaia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tickle.
Baldaia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baldaia misses with a low kick.
Baldaia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baldaia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diogo Baldaia is winning the standup battle so far.
Tickle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Baldaia!
Tickle controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Tickle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baldaia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baldaia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tickle wants a takedown.
Diogo Baldaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Tickle.
Baldaia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baldaia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tickle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baldaia jumps guard but Tickle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baldaia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baldaia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baldaia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickle dives in and grabs Baldaia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baldaia pushes down on Tickle's head and hops out.
Baldaia lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tickle shoots in and drives through. Baldaia sprawls well.
Tickle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baldaia as he jumps to the side.
Baldaia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tickle shoots in but no luck this time.
Baldaia looks to land a combination but Tickle avoids it well.
Tickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tickle there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tickle is defended easily by Baldaia.
Tickle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tickle dives in and grabs Baldaia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baldaia pushes down on Tickle's head and hops out.
Tickle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baldaia tries to avoid it but Tickle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baldaia to the ground. Baldaia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tickle is breathing heavily.
Baldaia throws a right and a left that Tickle avoids nicely.
A combination from Baldaia does no damage.
Baldaia tries to bum rush Tickle with a series of wild strikes but Tickle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia misses with a two punch combination.
Baldaia fails to land the takedown.
Diogo Baldaia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tickle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baldaia did well to prevent Tickle getting side control.
Still in half guard, Tickle seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tickle stands up from half guard.
Baldaia throws a body punch but Tickle moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tickle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baldaia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baldaia wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab from Baldaia.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baldaia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baldaia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tickle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baldaia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baldaia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tickle.
Tickle is looking to clinch.
Baldaia fails to land the takedown.
Tickle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baldaia did well to prevent Tickle getting side control.
Tickle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tickle shoots in and drives through. Baldaia sprawls well.
Baldaia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tickle. Tickle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tickle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Diogo Baldaia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Tickle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Baldaia.
Tickle shoots for a double leg takedown but Baldaia sprawls well. He's pushed Tickle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tickle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baldaia defends it nicely.
Tickle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diogo Baldaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Tickle.
Baldaia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tickle.
Baldaia misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tickle is defended easily by Baldaia.
Baldaia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tickle backs up against the cage.
Baldaia throws a series of punches but Tickle moves out of range.
Tickle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tickle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baldaia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tickle's waist but Tickle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baldaia off to one side.
Baldaia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldaia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tickle avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baldaia's waist but Baldaia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tickle off to one side.
Baldaia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tickle shoots in looking for a takedown but Baldaia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tickle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baldaia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baldaia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tickle tries to move into range but Baldaia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tickle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baldaia lands a really nice looking cross but Tickle seems unphased.
Tickle fails with a takedown attempt.
Tickle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baldaia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Baldaia swinging wildly here.
Tickle shoots in for a double leg but Baldaia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baldaia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baldaia wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baldaia lands a body shot.
Baldaia digs a good body shot into Tickle's ribs.
Baldaia moves into the clinch.
Tickle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baldaia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baldaia breaks the clinch.
Tickle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tickle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baldaia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tickle's hands.
Baldaia wants to land a leg kick but Tickle is out of range.
Baldaia tries to bum rush Tickle with a series of wild strikes but Tickle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tickle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baldaia pinned against the cage. Baldaia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baldaia misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tickle is defended easily by Baldaia.
Tickle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baldaia circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tickle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tickle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tickle controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tickle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diogo Baldaia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam Tickle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tickle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baldaia tries to avoid it but Tickle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baldaia to the ground. Baldaia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tickle shoots for a takedown but Baldaia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tickle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Tickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tickle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baldaia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tickle somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Baldaia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baldaia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Baldaia!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Louzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze has chosen Purple Haze as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Louzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louzon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaze's head.
Louzon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Johnny Blaze has been cut.
Louzon connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Blaze tumbling to the canvas! Louzon pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Blaze was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Louzon!
After winning the bout, Joe Louzon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Piscopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Taylor Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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, Joe Piscopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Taylor Ii!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piscopo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Piscopo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Piscopo seems to be looking for submissions.
Piscopo seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor Ii defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piscopo trying to mount his opponent but Taylor Ii defends it.
Piscopo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Taylor Ii could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Piscopo has cracked it and Taylor Ii is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Piscopo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Piscopo!
A very excited looking Joe Piscopo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Folignus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Folignus comes to the cage accompanied by Laces Out. Bruce Lin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Folignus's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Folignus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Lin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lin. Folignus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Folignus closes the distance and clinches up with Lin, looking for a takedown. Folignus pushes Lin against the cage but Lin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Folignus manages to avoid it.
Lin takes a swing at Folignus's ribcage but misses.
Folignus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lin rushes Folignus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Folignus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Folignus lands a good knee to the midsection. Lin won't want to take too many of those.
Lin tries to land knees in the clinch but Folignus avoids the damage to the body.
Folignus taking a breather.
Maybe Folignus would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Folignus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Folignus.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Folignus avoids it.
Lin missing with knees to the body.
Folignus is trying to stall.
Lin tries to land knees in the clinch but Folignus avoids the damage to the body.
Lin missing with knees to the body.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Folignus avoids it.
Folignus is trying to maintain a safe position but Lin gets an underhook and turns Folignus into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus avoiding damage as Lin throws knees to the body.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Folignus avoids it.
Folignus lands a nice knee to the body.
Lin looks gassed!
Folignus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Folignus is trying to drag Lin to the mat but Lin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lin trying to land knees to the body.
Lin tries to land knees in the clinch but Folignus avoids the damage to the body.
Folignus trying to stall but Lin improves his position.
Folignus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Folignus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Folignus lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Folignus.
Folignus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Folignus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folignus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lin's face.
Folignus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin blocks an elbow strike from Folignus.
Lin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Folignus.
Folignus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lin controls his hands.
Lin tries to land knees in the clinch but Folignus avoids the damage to the body.
Folignus has Lin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lin blocks a body shot from Folignus.
Folignus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Folignus tries to work over Lin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Folignus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Folignus wants to stall.
Folignus seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Lin is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Folignus.
Lin slips a jab and a cross from Folignus.
Lin moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lin tries to land knees in the clinch but Folignus avoids the damage to the body.
Folignus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Folignus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Folignus throws a chopping leg kick but Lin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Lin. No joy for Folignus on that attempt.
Lin moves into the clinch.
Folignus crunches a lovely knee into Lin's ribcage.
Lin trying to land knees to the body.
Folignus stalling in the clinch but Lin improves position.
Folignus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Folignus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lin gets underhooks to prevent Folignus's takedown attempt.
Folignus managing to block the knees to the body from Lin.
Lin tries to land knees in the clinch but Folignus avoids the damage to the body.
Folignus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folignus avoiding damage as Lin throws knees to the body.
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!
Folignus looking to stall.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Folignus is defending well for now.
Folignus breaks the clinch.
Folignus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lin swivels and escapes.
Lin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Folignus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Folignus avoiding damage as Lin throws knees to the body.
Folignus crunches a lovely knee into Lin's ribcage.
Lin blocks a body shot from Folignus.
Folignus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Folignus is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Folignus goes for a takedown attempt but Lin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Folignus tries to clinch but Lin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Folignus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lin misses the shot to the body.
Bruce Lin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lin misses with a body shot.
Lin thows a body shot but no joy.
Lin closes the distance and clinches.
Lin missing with knees to the body.
Folignus with a knee to the head.
Folignus looking to stall.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Folignus is defending well for now.
Folignus managing to block the knees to the body from Lin.
Folignus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Folignus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Folignus looking to control.
Folignus wants to sweep here but Lin controlling him for the moment.
Lin wants to stand and escape but instead Folignus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Folignus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Folignus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin wants to stand but Folignus is controlling the position.
Folignus wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Nick Folignus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Folignus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Folignus tries a head kick but it misses.
Lin clinches with his opponent.
Folignus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Folignus wants to stall.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Folignus avoids it.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Folignus avoids it.
Lin tries to land knees in the clinch but Folignus avoids the damage to the body.
Lin is breathing heavily.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Folignus avoids it.
Folignus gets control of Lin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Folignus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lin wants to stand but Folignus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Folignus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lin manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus trying to control but Lin is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Folignus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lin misses with a body shot.
Folignus misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folignus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lin.
Lin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lin missing with knees to the body.
Nick Folignus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Folignus is defending well for now.
Lin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Folignus.
Lin trying to land knees to the body.
Folignus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Folignus dives in and grabs Lin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes down on Folignus's head and hops out.
Folignus looks to throw the jab but Lin is out of range.
Folignus tries to clinch up.
Folignus tries for a takedown but Lin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Folignus manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Folignus gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Folignus wants to control but Lin is keeping him busy.
Lin tries to escape but Folignus is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Folignus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A left lands for Folignus.
Lin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lin tries to land knees in the clinch but Folignus avoids the damage to the body.
Folignus lands a good knee to the midsection. Lin won't want to take too many of those.
Folignus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Folignus jumps guard but Lin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Folignus managing to block the knees to the body from Lin.
Folignus avoiding damage as Lin throws knees to the body.
Folignus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Folignus trying to stall but Lin improves his position.
Folignus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lin.
Lin tries to land knees in the clinch but Folignus avoids the damage to the body.
Lin missing with knees to the body.
Folignus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Folignus avoiding damage as Lin throws knees to the body.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Folignus avoids it.
Folignus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Folignus.
Folignus has Lin pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus landing knees to the body.
Folignus tries a body shot but Lin blocks it.
Folignus wants a takedown.
Folignus crunches a lovely knee into Lin's ribcage.
Lin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Folignus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Folignus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Folignus tries to stall but Lin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Folignus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Folignus managing to block the knees to the body from Lin.
Folignus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lin has him pressed against the cage.
Folignus crunches a lovely knee into Lin's ribcage.
Folignus wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folignus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lin rushes Folignus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Folignus managing to block the knees to the body from Lin.
Lin missing with knees to the body.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Folignus is defending well for now.
Folignus avoiding damage as Lin throws knees to the body.
Lin trying to land knees to the body.
Folignus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lin can't fight it off and eventually Folignus manages to take the fight to the floor. Lin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Folignus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus won't allow Lin to get back to his feet.
Folignus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Folignus just wasn't active enough.
Lin closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Folignus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Folignus lands a knee to the body.
Folignus lands a good knee to the midsection. Lin won't want to take too many of those.
Lin tries to land knees in the clinch but Folignus avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folignus lands a good knee to the midsection. Lin won't want to take too many of those.
Nick Folignus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Folignus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
Folignus is keen to just control but Lin is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Folignus just wasn't active enough.
Lin slaps away a takedown attempt from Folignus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Folignus tries to keep at a distance but Lin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lin trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Folignus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Folignus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Folignus!
Nick Folignus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Goulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The High Road. Goulet has chosen Chumbawamba - Tubthumping as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Goulet!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Goulet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goulet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Goulet as he connects with a hook.
Goulet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
A nice combination there by Goulet.
It looks like Craig Anderson has been cut.
Goulet lands a jab-cross combination.
Goulet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goulet throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goulet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goulet looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick but Goulet moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Goulet misses the target.
Goulet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goulet ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goulet.
Nice jab there from Goulet.
A swing and a miss from Goulet.
Goulet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goulet misses with an uppercut.
Goulet blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Sloppy strikes from Goulet. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Goulet!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goulet wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goulet wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Goulet is trying to break free.
Goulet is trying to defend against the choke here but Anderson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Anderson Tightens the hold and Goulet taps out furiously! Anderson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Anderson!
An out of breath Craig Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Dixon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reggie Noble's chin.
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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, Reggie Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dixon gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Noble tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.
Noble is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Dixon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Noble!
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Dixon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Noble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Noble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Dixon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Noble is looking to improve his position but Dixon isn't that keen on the idea.
Noble is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dixon looking to ground and pound but Noble is blocking nicely.
Dixon has control of Noble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Noble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dixon is landing with some decent strikes but Noble is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but Noble is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dixon with shots to the head and body - Noble looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dixon controlling his opponent.
Dixon avoids the attempt from Noble to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble taking shots to the head.
Dixon with a couple of short strikes.
Dixon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Noble is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noble is trying to stand.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Noble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dixon's waist but Dixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noble off to one side.
A punch combination from Noble misses.
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Noble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Noble keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Greg Dixon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Noble circles away.
Dixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dixon tries to clinch but Noble is having none of it.
Noble lands a right hook to the body.
Noble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. Noble didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Dixon passes Noble's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dixon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon lands a nice shot to the head.
Greg Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon wants to control the pace but Noble is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon with shots to the head and body - Noble looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dixon tries to control but Noble wriggling away.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Noble tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dixon raining down shots from the mount!
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Noble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Noble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reggie Noble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noble is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Noble circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon lands a jab-cross combination.
Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Noble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Noble trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon stalling away here and it's allowed Noble to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Noble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noble pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Noble sprawls well.
Noble tries to keep at a distance but Dixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Noble prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reggie Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dixon.
Noble wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon goes for a takedown attempt but Noble pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noble is defended easily by Dixon.
A shot to the body from Noble misses
so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dixon stands and throws Noble's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dixon working away.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Noble is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Noble is not content to let Dixon control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Noble is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reggie Noble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Noble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Dixon!
An out of breath Greg Dixon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tristin Shonuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Tickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shonuck comes into the arena with Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down blaring out of the sound system. Tristin Shonuck could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Tickle's chin.
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tristin Shonuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Tickle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shonuck lands a nice elbow.
Tickle can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shonuck.
Tickle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shonuck prevents it.
Shonuck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shonuck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Aaron Tickle has been cut.
Shonuck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shonuck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shonuck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tickle tries to score a body lock takedown but Shonuck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tristin Shonuck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Tickle.
Shonuck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shonuck lands an elbow inside.
Tickle wants a takedown.
Shonuck prevents the takedown attempt.
Tickle looks gassed!
Tickle tries to throw a body punch but Shonuck avoids it by throwing Tickle back against the cage.
Shonuck creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tickle's defenses.
That has opened up Aaron Tickle's cut even more.
Shonuck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tickle backwards.
Tickle is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tickle is still on wobbly legs! Can Shonuck finish him?
Shonuck lands a shot to the body.
Shonuck working Tickle over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Shonuck as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Shonuck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shonuck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shonuck scores a nice knee to the body.
A fake to the body and Shonuck gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Tickle! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Tickle falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tristin Shonuck!
Tristin Shonuck very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everaldo Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brock Lesnar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brock Lesnar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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220 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Everaldo Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Lesnar swinging wildly here.
Lesnar darts in and clinches Nunes up against the cage.
Lesnar has clasped his hands together around Nunes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nunes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
Nunes biding his time, controlling Lesnar.
Nunes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lesnar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lesnar for a finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nunes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Nunes seems to be looking for submissions.
Nunes slips a nice elbow through Lesnar's hands, connecting with Lesnar's forehead.
Nunes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lesnar trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar is staying active underneath Nunes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Nunes keeps him under control.
Nunes trying to mount his opponent but Lesnar defends it.
Nunes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nunes wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is defending well.
Nunes wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nunes.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nunes.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nunes on the ground.
Nunes wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it.
Nunes controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Everaldo Nunes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lesnar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nunes momentarily.
Lesnar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nunes's hands.
It looks like Everaldo Nunes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Nunes misses with a takedown
and Lesnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nunes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everaldo Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everaldo Nunes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Nunes avoids it well.
Lesnar wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lesnar won't be happy with that.
Lesnar is not content to let Nunes control the position.
Nunes is working to tighten is grip on Lesnar's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lesnar has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nunes is really squeezing tight and eventually Lesnar passes out! Nunes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Everaldo Nunes!
Everaldo Nunes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Pigeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pigeon's choice of entrance music: Hank Williams Jr. - Country Boy Can Survive. Harry Pigeon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Pigeon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pigeon fails to land the takedown.
Goldberg has managed to clinch.
Goldberg lands a right hand.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pigeon throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pigeon fails with the takedown.
Pigeon misses with an uppercut. Goldberg saw that one coming.
Pigeon tries to keep at a distance but Goldberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goldberg gets through Pigeon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldberg breaks the clinch.
Goldberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pigeon.
Jonny Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Pigeon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigeon tries to clinch
and Goldberg counters by clinching up.
Pigeon fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
Pigeon goes for a takedown attempt but Goldberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pigeon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pigeon gets tackled into the cage by Goldberg. Goldberg maintains the clinch.
Goldberg gets through Pigeon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg has Pigeon up against the cage in a clinch.
Pigeon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goldberg walks away with a smile on his face. Pigeon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Goldberg.
It looks like Harry Pigeon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg scores with a body shot.
Goldberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goldberg is pressed up against the cage. Pigeon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goldberg down to the mat. Goldberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goldberg defending well as Pigeon loads up on a big left hand.
Goldberg has closed the distance and engaged Pigeon in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goldberg lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldberg drives through and clinches with Pigeon against the cage.
Goldberg lands a body shot.
Goldberg lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pigeon is looking for a takedown.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldberg lands with a light punch inside.
Goldberg lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pigeon to his knees! Goldberg keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Goldberg!
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