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OFC 30: Kick-Ass PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Sucre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Spooner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sucre comes into the arena with Capital Punishment blaring out of the sound system. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Spooner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooner slips a jab and a cross from Sucre.
Sucre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spooner lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spooner. Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spooner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sucre is out of range and Spooner settles back down.
Spooner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sucre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spooner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sucre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spooner tries to score with some ground and pound. Sucre controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sucre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spooner stands up and beckons Sucre to his feet.
Spooner rushes Sucre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spooner pulls Sucre into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spooner holds on and takes a little breather.
Sucre won't allow Spooner to get back to his feet.
Sucre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucre wants to control from the top but Spooner keeps moving.
Sucre stopping the sweep attempt from Spooner.
Spooner wants to stand up but Sucre is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sucre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sucre moves forwards but Spooner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sucre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Sucre misses.
Spooner slips a jab and a cross from Sucre.
Sucre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sucre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spooner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spooner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spooner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spooner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spooner!
Sucre throws a wild body kick that Spooner sees coming a mile off.
Spooner is looking to clinch but Sucre is avoiding it.
Spooner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sucre to score with a decent uppercut.
Spooner tries to close the distance and clinch but Sucre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spooner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sucre.
Spooner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sucre.
Spooner just misses with a punch to the body.
Spooner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spooner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spooner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sucre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spooner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sucre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spooner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sucre slaps away a takedown attempt from Spooner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sucre ducks under a wild hook from Spooner.
Sucre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spooner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sucre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spooner blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sucre misses the target.
Spooner tries to bum rush Sucre with a series of wild strikes but Sucre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spooner throws a series of punches but Sucre avoids them all with ease.
Sucre throws a nice looking combination but Spooner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spooner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sucre.
Sucre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sucre works the jab nicely.
Sucre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spooner throws a leg kick that misses.
Sucre misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Sucre.
Sucre is breathing heavily.
Spooner looks to land a body kick but Sucre moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spooner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sucre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spooner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sucre has his foot on Spooner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spooner works his way back into a safe position though.
Sucre keeping moving, preventing Spooner from controlling successfully.
Sucre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spooner wants to stand but Sucre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Spooner gets to his feet. Sucre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spooner blocks a jab.
Spooner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sucre moves away from the strike by Spooner.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spooner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Sucre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spooner moves into the clinch.
Spooner fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Spooner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spooner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spooner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sucre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sucre looks to land a combination but Spooner avoids it well.
Sucre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spooner circles away quickly and effectively.
Sucre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sucre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Spooner.
Spooner scoring well with a low kick there.
Spooner dodges the punch combination from Sucre.
Spooner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Fernando Sucre has been cut.
Spooner tries a head kick but it misses.
Sucre drops his hands momentarily and Spooner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spooner slips a jab and a cross from Sucre.
Spooner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sucre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spooner moves into the clinch.
Spooner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spooner lands a knee to the body.
Spooner pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spooner is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Spooner 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.
Spooner wants to get back to his feet but Sucre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spooner keeping moving, preventing Sucre from controlling successfully.
Spooner is controlling Sucre's posture.
Sucre prevents Spooner from getting back to his feet.
Spooner trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spooner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spooner misses with a few strikes there.
Sucre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Sam Spooner has been cut.
Sucre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spooner.
Fernando Sucre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spooner misses with a wild combination.
Sucre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sucre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spooner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sucre with a nice cross.
Spooner dodges the punch combination from Sucre.
Sucre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sucre connects with a jab.
Spooner throws a leg kick but Sucre checks it.
Spooner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spooner misses with a body shot
and Sucre counters with a straight right hand.
Sucre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spooner tries to land a front kick but Sucre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fernando Sucre is winning the standup battle so far.
Spooner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sucre.
Sucre misses with a two punch combination.
Spooner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spooner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sucre stops Spooner from standing up.
Sucre trying to control the position from guard on top but Spooner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sucre won't allow Spooner to get back to his feet.
Spooner looking for a guillotine here but Sucre defends easily.
Sucre stands and throws Spooner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spooner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sucre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spooner is looking to regain half guard here but Sucre keeps moving and retains side control.
Sucre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Spooner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sucre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spooner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sucre but great work by Spooner.
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 Fernando Sucre will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spooner dodges the punch combination from Sucre.
Spooner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sucre.
Spooner closes the distance and clinches.
Spooner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sucre.
Spooner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spooner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sucre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spooner pulls guard successfully.
Spooner looking for a sweep. Not yet Spooner, not yet.
Sucre trying to control but Spooner is working from the bottom.
Spooner wants to sweep here but Sucre controlling him for the moment.
Spooner is pulling down on Sucre's head to control his posture.
Spooner is looking to stand up but Sucre isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spooner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spooner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sucre wants to pass the guard but Spooner is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spooner misses the shot to the body.
Sucre looks to land a combination. Spooner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spooner has closed the distance and engaged Sucre in a clinch.
Spooner tries to work over Sucre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spooner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spooner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fernando Sucre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Spooner.
Sucre pulls guard successfully.
Spooner stands and steps away. Sucre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spooner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sucre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spooner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spooner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sucre counters with a three punch combo that has Spooner backing up. Spooner nods at Sucre to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sucre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sucre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sucre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sucre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernando Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spooner lands a high kick!
Sucre misses with a two punch combination.
Spooner wants to clinch.
Spooner clinches with his opponent.
Sucre tries to break free but Spooner pushes him back against the cage.
Spooner jumps guard.
Spooner wants to sweep but no luck.
Sucre trying to control the position from guard on top but Spooner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spooner pushes Sucre off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucre looks to land a combination but Spooner avoids it well.
Sucre moves out of range as Spooner throws a body kick.
Sucre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spooner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Sucre misses.
Spooner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spooner.
Spooner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sucre looks to land a combination but Spooner avoids it well.
Spooner lands a right hook to the body.
Spooner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spooner misses with a kick to the body.
Spooner scores with a nice right hand.
Sucre lands a jab to the head.
Spooner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sucre.
Sucre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spooner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Sucre scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Spooner does no damage.
Spooner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sucre at a distance.
Sucre misses with a double jab.
Spooner connects with a body shot.
Spooner tries for a takedown but Sucre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sucre throws a combination that misses
and Spooner counters with a stiff right hand.
Spooner tries to bum rush Sucre with a series of wild strikes but Sucre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spooner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spooner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sucre rather than just go for the knockout.
Sucre walks into a straight right hand from Spooner.
Sucre misses with the combination.
Sucre throws a right and a left that Spooner avoids nicely.
Spooner digs a good hook to Sucre's body.
Spooner misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Spooner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Sucre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sucre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spooner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sucre misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Spooner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spooner 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Spooner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Apolskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Volette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apolskis comes to the cage accompanied by I'll Be in the Sky. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Apolskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Volette!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volette fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apolskis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Apolskis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Volette.
Volette looks to land a combination but Apolskis avoids it well.
Volette fails with the takedown.
Volette takes one on the button.
Volette ducks right into an uppercut from Apolskis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volette takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volette tries to close the distance and clinch but Apolskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apolskis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volette counters with a nice leg kick.
Volette darts in and clinches Apolskis up against the cage.
Apolskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volette shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Apolskis as he avoids it easily.
David Apolskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Volette.
Apolskis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apolskis misses with a wild combination.
Apolskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apolskis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apolskis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volette moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Apolskis misses.
Apolskis throws a nice looking combination but Volette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volette blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volette is defended easily by Apolskis.
Nice jab there from Apolskis.
Apolskis lands a jab-cross combination.
Apolskis throws an overhand right that lands on Volette's shoulder, as Volette tries to avoid the shot.
Volette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apolskis.
Apolskis is breathing heavily.
Apolskis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apolskis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apolskis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volette shoots in but Apolskis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apolskis avoids the head kick by Volette.
Volette fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volette misses with a two punch combination.
Volette throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apolskis.
Volette tries to close the distance and clinch but Apolskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apolskis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volette clinches up with Apolskis and pushes him back against the cage.
Apolskis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volette tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volette tries to score a body lock takedown but Apolskis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apolskis breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Apolskis.
Volette tries to close the distance and clinch but Apolskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apolskis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Volette goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Apolskis throws a sloppy head kick and Volette moves out of range easily.
Volette goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Volette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volette attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apolskis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apolskis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volette counters with a two punch combo.
David Apolskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolskis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volette counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Volette trying to control but Apolskis is working from the bottom.
Volette throwing strikes from guard but Apolskis blocks nicely.
Apolskis is looking to sinch up a triangle. Volette throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Apolskis's body to avoid the submission. Apolskis has instead reached around Volette's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Apolskis arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Apolskis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Patenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Cracker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patenza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, W.Peace, custom entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Patenza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Graham Cracker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patenza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cracker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Patenza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Patenza won't allow Cracker to get back to his feet.
Patenza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Patenza prevents Cracker from getting back to his feet.
Patenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patenza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cracker on the ground.
Patenza landing some decent shots from guard.
Patenza stops Cracker from standing up.
Patenza throwing strikes but missing.
Cracker keeping full guard, as Patenza tries to pass.
Patenza prevents Cracker from getting back to his feet.
Patenza is working Cracker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Patenza stops Cracker from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patenza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cracker wants to stand up but Patenza is controlling him.
Patenza chips away with some ground and pound.
Patenza lands a couple of digs.
Cracker is wriggling around but Patenza manages to pass to half guard.
Patenza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cracker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patenza slips a nice elbow through Cracker's hands, connecting with Cracker's forehead.
Cracker has hold of Patenza's hands but Patenza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cracker tries to kick Patenza off but Patenza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cracker looks gassed!
Cracker is staying active underneath Patenza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cracker wants to get back to his feet.
Cracker is staying active underneath Patenza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Patenza slips a nice elbow through Cracker's hands, connecting with Cracker's forehead.
Patenza drops an elbow to the side of Cracker's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patenza working Cracker over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patenza wants to take a breather but Cracker is having none of it.
Patenza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cracker is rocked!
Patenza scores with a big shot! Cracker's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cracker! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Patenza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty Ganns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Don't Wanna Fuck Wit Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
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223 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matty Ganns!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Scofield.
Scofield shoots in and drives through. Ganns sprawls well.
Scofield shoots in and drives through. Ganns sprawls well.
Ganns throws a head kick that misses.
Scofield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ganns's waist but Ganns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scofield off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scofield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Scofield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A combination from Scofield does no damage.
Ganns looks for the body kick but Scofield saw that one coming.
Scofield throws a right hand that Ganns ducks under and follows up with a left that Ganns also avoids with ease.
Scofield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Scofield moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ganns has worked his arm free - good work by Ganns!
Ganns is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Scofield is controlling him well.
Scofield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ganns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scofield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ganns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganns is not content to let Scofield control the position.
Scofield throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ganns works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Scofield 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.
Ganns wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganns is trying to stand.
Ganns is defending against the submission attempts here by Scofield.
Scofield seems to be working for a kimura but Ganns defends the submission attempt.
Scofield is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scofield moves nicely into side control.
Scofield swings around for an armbar but Ganns sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Scofield's guard.
Scofield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ganns is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ganns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scofield keeping moving, preventing Ganns from controlling successfully.
Ganns decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scofield, up you get!
Scofield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ganns tries a low kick but Scofield avoids it.
Ganns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scofield's calf.
Scofield checks a leg kick.
Ganns tries a head kick but it misses.
Scofield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ganns is fending him off so far but Scofield persists. Nope, Ganns circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganns scores with a takedown into Scofield's guard.
Ganns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ganns feints and then cracks Scofield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scofield down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganns tries to clinch but Scofield moves out of range.
Scofield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ganns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scofield avoids it really well and circles away.
Scofield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ganns pinned against the cage. Ganns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ganns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scofield. Scofield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Ganns dominated that round.
That's time! Scofield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ganns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scofield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scofield shoots in but Ganns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ganns digs a good body shot into Scofield's ribs.
Scofield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ganns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scofield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scofield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ganns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scofield checks it well.
Ganns tries to clinch but Scofield is having none of it.
Scofield slips a jab from Ganns.
A cross from Ganns lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scofield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ganns sprawls well. Ganns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scofield gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield moves out of range as Ganns throws a body kick.
Scofield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ganns!
Ganns holds on to Scofield as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Ganns sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Scofield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scofield wants to control but Ganns is keeping him busy.
Scofield is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganns manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ganns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ganns is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Scofield can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Scofield is working to get back to half guard.
Scofield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ganns is stalling here but it's allowed Scofield to get half guard.
Scofield is trying to maintain the position but Ganns is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganns tries to stand but can't do so whilst Scofield controls his leg.
Ganns is trying to control. Scofield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scofield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scofield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ganns is one step ahead there.
Ganns pushing down on Scofield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ganns prevents Scofield from improving his position.
Ganns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scofield has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ganns. Oh but Scofield has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ganns goes limp - he's gone! Scofield jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Scofield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Raider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellic has chosen My Time as his entrance music. Niko Bellic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
185 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Raider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Bellic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bellic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raider is trying to stand up here but Bellic is controlling him well.
Bellic is trying for a kimura here. Raider looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bellic wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niko Bellic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Whyte has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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19
154 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Whyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gichin Funakoshi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funakoshi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whyte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Funakoshi swings around for an armbar but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Funakoshi's guard.
Whyte postures up.
Whyte trying to control the position from guard on top but Funakoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funakoshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whyte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whyte won't allow Funakoshi to sweep him here.
Whyte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whyte won't allow Funakoshi to sweep him here.
Whyte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funakoshi is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Funakoshi scores with a one two! Whyte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte throws the left hand but Funakoshi avoids the punch easily.
Whyte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Funakoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Whyte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funakoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Whyte throws a hook but Funakoshi blocks it.
A punch combination from Funakoshi misses.
Whyte moves out of range as Funakoshi strikes.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funakoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Funakoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whyte circles away quickly and effectively.
Whyte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Funakoshi avoids the body shot from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Funakoshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whyte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Funakoshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whyte doesn't seem bothered though.
Funakoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Whyte counters with a three punch combo that has Funakoshi backing up. Funakoshi nods at Whyte to acknowledge the strikes.
Whyte is breathing heavily.
Whyte misses with the combination.
Funakoshi scores with a jab to the body.
Funakoshi takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses.
Funakoshi scores with a body shot.
Whyte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funakoshi lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi drops Whyte with a right and a left! Funakoshi comes rushing in but Whyte regains his composure and manages to keep Funakoshi in guard.
Funakoshi controlling from the top position.
Whyte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funakoshi on the ground.
Whyte is looking to stand up but Funakoshi isn't so interested in that idea.
Funakoshi gets to his feet. Whyte looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Funakoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Funakoshi takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses.
Funakoshi shoots in but no luck this time.
Funakoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funakoshi fails with the takedown
and Whyte counters with a low kick, right behind Funakoshi 's knee.
Will Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gichin Funakoshi.
Funakoshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funakoshi tries to bum rush Whyte with a series of wild strikes but Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funakoshi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Will Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Funakoshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whyte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funakoshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funakoshi looks to land a combination but Whyte avoids it well.
Funakoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funakoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whyte circles away quickly and effectively.
Whyte swinging wildly here.
Funakoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whyte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Funakoshi misses with a double jab
and Whyte counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funakoshi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whyte's half guard.
Funakoshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Funakoshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi trying to control from half guard but Whyte is working away.
Funakoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whyte defends it well.
Funakoshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whyte defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funakoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whyte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funakoshi.
Funakoshi seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whyte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Funakoshi lands a nice hook to Whyte's body. Whyte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funakoshi shoots and misses
and Whyte counters with a right hand to the body.
Whyte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whyte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funakoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Funakoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands with a good body shot.
Whyte throws a series of punches but Funakoshi avoids them all with ease.
Whyte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Funakoshi shoots in but no luck this time.
Funakoshi tries to bum rush Whyte with a series of wild strikes but Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whyte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Funakoshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Will Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gichin Funakoshi.
Whyte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funakoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funakoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whyte misses with a wild combination.
Whyte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Funakoshi misses its intended target.
Funakoshi stalks Whyte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Whyte's face. Whyte staggers backwards, shaken.
Whyte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Funakoshi punishes Whyte's body with a nice straight punch.
Funakoshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whyte's waist but Whyte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funakoshi off to one side.
A slow jab from Funakoshi misses its intended target.
Whyte looks to land a combination but Funakoshi avoids it well.
Whyte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funakoshi misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whyte.
Funakoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Funakoshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi thows a body shot but no joy.
Whyte throws a right hand that Funakoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Funakoshi also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi gets the takedown into side control.
Whyte wants to get back to his feet but Funakoshi drags him back down.
Funakoshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Funakoshi stands up.
Funakoshi scores with a jab to the body.
Funakoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Funakoshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whyte to score with a decent uppercut.
Funakoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Funakoshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot.
Funakoshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whyte tries to land a front kick but Funakoshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whyte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Funakoshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whyte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whyte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funakoshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whyte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whyte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funakoshi scores with a punch to the head.
Funakoshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Funakoshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funakoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Funakoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Funakoshi avoids the head kick by Whyte.
A punch lands to the side of Whyte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funakoshi manages to avoid it.
Funakoshi misses with a shot to the body
and Funakoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funakoshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whyte misses with a double jab.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
Funakoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Funakoshi gets a takedown into half guard.
Funakoshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funakoshi is trying to work for a kimura but Whyte is defending well.
Funakoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funakoshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No joy there for Funakoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Funakoshi misses with a shot to the body
and Whyte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whyte looks to land a combination but Funakoshi avoids it well.
Funakoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whyte.
Funakoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Whyte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whyte misses with a series of wild punches.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Funakoshi.
Whyte looks to land a combination. Funakoshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Funakoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte fails to land with a series of punches.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses.
Will Whyte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whyte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funakoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funakoshi lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funakoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whyte.
Whyte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whyte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funakoshi throws a series of punches but Whyte moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
Funakoshi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Funakoshi showed some decent athleticism there.
Whyte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Funakoshi lands strikes from half guard.
Funakoshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funakoshi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Funakoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whyte defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whyte has one foot on Funakoshi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Whyte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gichin Funakoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi thuds a left hand into Whyte's body.
Funakoshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Funakoshi lands a two punch combo.
Funakoshi looks for a takedown but Whyte sprawls well.
Funakoshi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whyte counters with a three punch combo that has Funakoshi backing up. Funakoshi nods at Whyte to acknowledge the strikes.
Funakoshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Funakoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Funakoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whyte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funakoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Funakoshi lands with a nice combination. Whyte backs away looking to recover.
Whyte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funakoshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Whyte's head.
Funakoshi lands with a shot to the body.
Whyte slips a jab and a cross from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Funakoshi thows a body shot but no joy.
Funakoshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funakoshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whyte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funakoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Funakoshi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whyte did well to prevent Funakoshi getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funakoshi decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whyte wants it to stay on the feet.
Funakoshi works over Whyte's head and body with a nice combination.
Funakoshi looks to land a combination but Whyte avoids it well.
Whyte throws a right and a left that Funakoshi avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Funakoshi.
Jab from Funakoshi.
Whyte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Will Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gichin Funakoshi.
Funakoshi scores with a jab to the head.
Funakoshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Funakoshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whyte doesn't seem bothered though.
Funakoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Whyte as Funakoshi shoots in.
Funakoshi scores a takedown into full mount!
Will Whyte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funakoshi controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gichin Funakoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funakoshi 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gichin Funakoshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Opposite Of Adults. Richards has chosen Psycho Holiday as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Richards!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards misses with a kick to the body.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richards.
Morgan instigates a clinch.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike.
Richards tries to circle away but Morgan has him pinned against the cage.
Richards takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ryan Richards has been cut.
Morgan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Morgan.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Morgan rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Richards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A short right from Morgan.
A short left from Morgan.
Morgan connects with a knee to the head.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan has Richards pressed against the cage, preventing Richards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan lands a knee to the head.
Richards is rocked!
Morgan lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands a big knee to the head and Richards goes down! Morgan pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Morgan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Ambitionz Az A Ridah by Tupac as his entrance music. Sean Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Styles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Styles throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Styles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor with a nice cross.
Styles misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor drops Styles with a beautiful combination! Styles stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Taylor is looking for the KO!
Styles is rocked!
It looks like Mike Styles has been cut.
Styles walks straight into a right hand from Taylor - that's dropped him! Taylor jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Styles from any more punishment! Styles complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean Taylor! Sean Taylor retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janos Prohaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janos Prohaska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Janos Prohaska has been cut.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prohaska pinned against the cage. Prohaska gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prohaska tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Prohaska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Prohaska coming out on top.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Prohaska moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
Prohaska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Prohaska slips the punch.
Hardy throws a hook but Prohaska blocks it.
Prohaska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prohaska misses with a body shot.
Prohaska closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prohaska defends well.
Hardy pulls Prohaska in to control the position.
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardy working for a triangle but Prohaska defends it easily.
Hardy looks gassed!
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prohaska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prohaska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Prohaska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prohaska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prohaska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prohaska wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Prohaska is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prohaska defends well.
Prohaska has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prohaska passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Prohaska cracks Hardy with a big elbow.
It looks like Carter Hardy has been cut.
Hardy is looking to regain half guard here but Prohaska keeps moving and retains side control.
Prohaska trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska tries to move to mount but Hardy blocks the move with his legs.
Prohaska is working Hardy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Prohaska working away.
Prohaska taking a break here but Hardy is having none of it and regains half guard.
Prohaska is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Prohaska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Prohaska moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Prohaska misses
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prohaska swinging wildly here.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Prohaska counters with a stiff right hand.
Janos Prohaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Hardy.
Prohaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Prohaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prohaska throws a head kick that misses.
Carter Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prohaska moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Prohaska thows a body shot but no joy.
Prohaska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy clinches but Prohaska breaks the clinch
and Prohaska counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prohaska works over Hardy with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prohaska defends well.
Prohaska controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Prohaska dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prohaska.
Prohaska moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prohaska is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardy's half guard.
Prohaska is trying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prohaska knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
Prohaska stays in close to Hardy's body and controls the position.
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prohaska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prohaska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prohaska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prohaska stands and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska lands a decent elbow from side control.
Prohaska looks up at the clock and then as Hardy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Prohaska smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.
Hardy looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Prohaska moves into full mount! Hardy won't be happy about that!
Hardy is trying to escape the mount.
Prohaska in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska content just to control the position here.
Prohaska working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Prohaska avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Hardy can't escape the position.
Hardy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Prohaska fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hardy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Prohaska avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Hardy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Janos Prohaska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prohaska postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hardy looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to hold on but Prohaska postures up.
Prohaska working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Prohaska with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Prohaska trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Prohaska takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Prohaska lands a nice shot to the head.
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Prohaska seems to be looking for submissions.
Prohaska takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prohaska's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prohaska's back!
Hardy is controlling the position but Prohaska somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Prohaska tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Prohaska dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Prohaska moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prohaska.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Prohaska.
A right-left combo lands from Hardy.
Prohaska throws a series of strikes that have Hardy backpedaling.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a hook. Prohaska ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Prohaska drops his hands momentarily and Hardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prohaska misses with a head kick.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Prohaska throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Prohaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Prohaska.
Hardy lands with a cross.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Prohaska throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska fails to land with a series of punches.
Prohaska throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prohaska thinking.
Prohaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Prohaska.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Prohaska is out of range.
Carter Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prohaska manages to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Prohaska looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy gets caught flat footed, as Prohaska shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prohaska is aware though and is defending well.
Prohaska's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardy looking to control but Prohaska passes into half guard.
Prohaska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardy looking for submissions off his back.
Prohaska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Prohaska is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to roll over but Prohaska keeps him under control.
Prohaska is controlling the pace.
Prohaska scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy wants to improve his position but Prohaska is controlling well.
Hardy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Prohaska wants to pass the guard but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy is in trouble now - Prohaska has advanced to mount!
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hardy?
Prohaska lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Prohaska working Hardy over with strikes here.
Prohaska postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hardy looks a forlorn figure.
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy can't escape the position.
Prohaska working Hardy over with strikes here.
Hardy is still in real trouble! Can Prohaska finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is desperately trying to improve his position but Prohaska has a good base and remains in mount.
Prohaska controlling the pace for now.
Hardy seems to have recovered his senses.
Prohaska landing strikes from the mount and Hardy is in trouble!
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prohaska pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Prohaska lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Prohaska clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardy throws the left hand but Prohaska avoids the punch easily.
Prohaska throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Prohaska throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Prohaska shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Prohaska tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Prohaska works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hardy tries to buck Prohaska off but Prohaska is having none of it.
Prohaska trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy is looking to regain half guard here but Prohaska keeps moving and retains side control.
Prohaska works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hardy prevents Prohaska from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska cracks Hardy with a big elbow.
Prohaska grinds an elbow into Hardy's temple.
Hardy tries to buck Prohaska off but Prohaska is having none of it.
Prohaska working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hardy is not content to let Prohaska control the position.
Prohaska working the head with strikes.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Prohaska has hold of Hardy's hands but Hardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hardy is looking for a kimura but Prohaska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardy to get the leverage.
Prohaska on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prohaska tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Prohaska has his hands on Hardy's head, controlling the position.
Prohaska pushes Hardy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Prohaska slips under a jab.
Hardy lands with a hook. Prohaska tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardy wants to clinch
letting Prohaska counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Prohaska didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Janos Prohaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prohaska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Prohaska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardy trying to control the position.
Prohaska wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Prohaska showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hardy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prohaska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prohaska with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prohaska defends it easily.
Prohaska stands up over Hardy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Prohaska looking to pass the guard.
Prohaska throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prohaska is aware though and is defending well.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
Prohaska sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Janos Prohaska will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Prohaska catches Hardy right on the button with a cross.
Prohaska throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prohaska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Prohaska scores with a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardy has his foot on Prohaska's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prohaska works his way back into a safe position though.
Prohaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prohaska stops Hardy from standing up.
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Prohaska trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prohaska defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Prohaska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prohaska tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Prohaska misses with a head kick.
Prohaska blocks a jab.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Prohaska.
Prohaska misses with a double jab.
Prohaska throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Prohaska does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Prohaska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prohaska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prohaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prohaska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prohaska.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prohaska.
Hardy is trying to work for a sweep but Prohaska has mounted him!
Prohaska looking to finish Hardy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hardy!
Prohaska lands a heavy elbow.
Hardy is looking to get to half guard.
Prohaska raining down shots from the mount!
Prohaska working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hardy is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska is landing with some decent strikes but Hardy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Prohaska lands a big shot there that rocks Hardy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hardy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
Carter Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prohaska punishing his opponent with strikes.
Prohaska is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hardy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Prohaska loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hardy scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Prohaska land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Prohaska stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janos Prohaska!
Janos Prohaska is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Vorenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers's entrance music is Ain't No Rest for the Wicked. A fine choice. John Chambers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lucius Vorenus's chin.
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251 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucius Vorenus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chambers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vorenus did well to prevent Chambers getting side control.
Vorenus is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vorenus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chambers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vorenus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chambers.
Vorenus is looking to escape.
Vorenus is refusing to be controlled, as Chambers sits in half guard.
Chambers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vorenus defending well though.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vorenus keeps working.
Chambers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Chambers.
John Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vorenus throws a body punch but Chambers moves out of range.
Vorenus scores with a jab to the body.
Vorenus lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for 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!
Chambers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Chambers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorenus slips a straight right by Chambers.
Chambers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vorenus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chambers.
Vorenus lands with a nice body punch.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Chambers misses with an uppercut. Vorenus saw that one coming.
Vorenus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vorenus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vorenus lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like John Chambers has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vorenus lands a left and a right that send Chambers crashing to the mat, dazed. Vorenus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chambers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chambers is rocked!
Lucius Vorenus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chambers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vorenus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chambers at a distance.
Vorenus drops Chambers with a beautiful combination! Chambers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vorenus is looking for the KO!
Oh Chambers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vorenus lands a slapping body shot.
Chambers seems to have got his legs back now.
Vorenus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body punch from Vorenus.
Vorenus throws a leg kick which misses Chambers's front leg but catches the back leg as Chambers tries to avoid it.
Vorenus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vorenus misses with a series of wild punches.
Vorenus ducks under a wild hook from Chambers.
Chambers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vorenus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vorenus. Chambers shrugs it off though.
Chambers needs to keep his hands up - Vorenus had a free shot at his head there.
Vorenus connects with a nice cross there... Chambers is looking wobbly and Vorenus recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Chambers to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Vorenus jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucius Vorenus!
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