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ECFL 1: The Dawning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Ghuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attila Ghuta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Attila Ghuta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simon throws an elbow that misses. Ghuta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simon's guard. Nice move by Ghuta!
Simon keeping moving, preventing Ghuta from controlling successfully.
Ghuta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simon trying to control the position.
Ghuta postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghuta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ron Simon.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Ghuta pushes him off.
Simon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghuta's guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghuta is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him.
Ghuta has momentary wrist control but Simon slips an elbow through the middle.
Simon stops Ghuta from standing up.
We've been hearing that Simon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghuta keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Ghuta is keeping the position.
Ghuta wriggles free and stands up.
Simon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ghuta!
Simon is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghuta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ghuta explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Simon drives through with a takedown into Ghuta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon is looking to pass into half guard but Ghuta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ghuta is in guard.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghuta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Simon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simon tries to clinch up.
Ron Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon gets a takedown into half guard.
Simon seems to be working for a kimura but Ghuta defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghuta manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ghuta pushes Simon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon forces Ghuta back against the cage and clinches.
Simon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ghuta can't fight it off and eventually Simon manages to take the fight to the floor. Ghuta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghuta keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghuta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Simon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Simon.
Ghuta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ghuta jumps guard.
Ghuta wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ghuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghuta kicks Simon off and gets to his feet.
Ghuta gets caught flat footed, as Simon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghuta is looking to stand up but Simon isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Ghuta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Simon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Simon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ghuta kicks off Simon and gets to his feet.
Simon shoots in and bounces Ghuta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghuta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ghuta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ghuta on the ground.
Ghuta wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghuta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Ghuta is keeping the position.
Ghuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghuta wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghuta wants to stand up but Simon is controlling him.
Simon trying to control but Ghuta is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ghuta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ghuta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Simon working the head and body with strikes.
Ghuta wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Ghuta is defending well.
Simon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ghuta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simon's guard! Nice work there by Ghuta!
Ron Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghuta is looking to work some ground and pound but Simon has wrist control.
Attila Ghuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simon tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghuta throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Simon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Simon!
Ron Simon got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiery Chabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Angel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiery Chabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Angel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chabal avoids it really well and circles away.
Chabal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chabal throws a head kick that half lands.
Angel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Angel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chabal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Angel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chabal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Angel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chabal defends well and Angel ends up having to push Chabal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thiery Chabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Angel.
Chabal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Angel wants the takedown. Chabal is fighting it off but Angel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chabal's guard against the cage.
Chabal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Angel manages to get himself to full guard.
Angel pulls Chabal in close to prevent any damage.
Angel keeping moving, preventing Chabal from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angel is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabal stops Angel from standing up.
Angel keeping moving, preventing Chabal from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thiery Chabal just wasn't active enough.
Angel fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabal lands a high kick!
Angel shoots for a takedown but Chabal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chabal lands a head kick!
Angel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chabal throws a head kick that misses.
Chabal dodges the punch combination from Angel.
Angel throws a lazy uppercut
and Chabal counters with a big head kick but Angel shrugs it off.
Angel avoids the head kick by Chabal.
Angel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Angel wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chabal tries to clinch up but Angel circles away and keeps his distance.
Chabal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Angel tries to land a body kick
and Chabal counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Curtis Angel has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chabal defends well and Angel ends up having to push Chabal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Angel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chabal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A good leg kick by Chabal.
Angel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Angel moves in looking to clinch but Chabal pushes him off.
Angel throws a leg kick
and Chabal counters with a head kick. That will keep Angel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Angel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Angel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chabal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chabal as he jumps to the side.
Chabal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabal breaks the clinch.
Angel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chabal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chabal avoids a kick to the body.
Chabal lands a head kick. Angel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabal closes the distance and clinches up with Angel, looking for a takedown. Chabal pushes Angel against the cage but Angel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Angel blocks a head kick by Chabal.
Chabal misses with a head kick.
Chabal slaps away a takedown attempt from Angel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angel throws a head kick but Chabal moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chabal lands a head kick!
Angel avoids the head kick by Chabal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiery Chabal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curtis Angel's cut.
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.
Angel looks to clinch
and Chabal counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chabal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Angel avoids it really well and circles away.
Chabal connects with a high kick.
Chabal takes one to the side of the head.
Chabal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chabal throws a sloppy head kick and Angel moves out of range easily.
Angel moves to clinch but Chabal breaks away
and Chabal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Angel wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Angel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Angel struggles to land a body shot inside as Chabal controls his hands.
Angel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chabal to keep the fight standing.
Angel jumps guard.
Angel is trying to control the position but Chabal postures up.
Angel looking for a guillotine here but Chabal defends easily.
Angel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel clinches.
Chabal is trying to push Angel away but Angel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Angel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chabal shoots in looking for a takedown but Angel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chabal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiery Chabal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Angel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chabal has closed the distance and engaged Angel in a clinch.
Chabal wants to stall.
Chabal breaks from the clinch.
Angel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angel misses with a leg kick
and Chabal counters with a good low kick that Angel was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabal misses with a head kick.
Chabal wants to clinch.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chabal as he avoids it easily.
Chabal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chabal keeps the fight on the outside.
Angel is looking to clinch but Chabal is avoiding it.
Chabal lands a head kick. Angel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chabal throws a head kick but Angel moves out of range.
Angel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Angel rushes Chabal and presses him up against the cage.
Angel wants to get back to striking at distance but Chabal won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Angel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chabal tries to break the clinch but Angel is controlling the position.
Angel wants a takedown.
Angel breaks from the clinch.
Chabal doesn't manage to clinch there - Angel circles away.
Angel tries a low kick but Chabal avoids it.
Chabal scores with a head kick. Angel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chabal has his takedown stuffed
and Angel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angel wants to control from the top but Chabal keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Curtis Angel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Curtis Angel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Angel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chabal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angel moves into range and clinches up with Chabal.
Chabal has Angel pressed against the cage, preventing Angel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chabal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chabal closes the distance and clinches.
Angel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chabal's efforts to push away.
Chabal is trying to force a seperation but Angel has the dominant position.
Angel has Chabal pressed against the cage, preventing Chabal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chabal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Angel.
Chabal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel tries to clinch but Chabal is having none of it.
Angel clinches with his opponent.
Chabal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thiery Chabal is winning the standup battle so far.
Chabal swats away the attempt to clinch by Angel.
Angel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Angel misses with a two punch combination.
Angel shoots in and drives through. Chabal sprawls well.
Chabal moves in looking to clinch but Angel pushes him off.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chabal sprawls well. Chabal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angel gets slowly back to his feet.
Thiery Chabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Angel.
Chabal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabal throws a sloppy head kick and Angel moves out of range easily.
Angel tries to clinch up.
Angel throws a body kick that misses
and Chabal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Angel's knee momentarily.
Angel tries to clinch but Chabal is having none of it.
Angel looks to land a body kick but Chabal moved away.
Angel doesn't manage to clinch there - Chabal circles away.
Chabal is looking to clinch.
Chabal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chabal tries to clinch but Angel moves out of range.
Thiery Chabal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chabal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angel tries to clinch but Chabal moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabal keeps the fight on the outside.
Angel moves into the clinch successfully.
Angel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Angel drags the fight down to the ground.
Chabal stays in close to Angel's body and controls the position.
Chabal trying to control the position from guard on top but Angel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabal throwing strikes but missing.
Chabal looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Angel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chabal trying to control but Angel is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thiery Chabal.
Angel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chabal misses with a head kick.
Angel has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chabal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chabal gets underhooks to prevent Angel's takedown attempt.
Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chabal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Curtis Angel.
I think Angel 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vik Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spontaneous Combustion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spontaneous Combustion acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vik Vaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spontaneous Combustion!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Vaughn blocks the leg kick.
Combustion pushes Vaughn up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Combustion on the inside.
It looks like Vik Vaughn has been cut.
Combustion tries to circle away but Vaughn has him pinned against the cage.
Combustion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Combustion lands an elbow inside that Vaughn shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Combustion.
Vaughn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The strikes coming from Vaughn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Vaughn crashes against the mat.
Vaughn tries to score with some ground and pound. Combustion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Combustion is trying to buck Vaughn off.
Combustion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vaughn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vaughn working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn trying to control the action but Combustion is working from the bottom.
Combustion managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vaughn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Combustion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vaughn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vaughn slows the pace down.
Vaughn grinds an elbow into Combustion's temple.
Vaughn trying to control the action but Combustion is working from the bottom.
Vaughn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combustion regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vaughn's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vaughn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combustion wants to get back to his feet.
Vaughn is controlling the pace.
Vaughn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Combustion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vaughn.
Vaughn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughn tries to pass to full mount but Combustion defends it.
Vaughn content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combustion taking some punishment here, with Vaughn in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vaughn throws a strike but Combustion avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vaughn prevents Combustion from getting back to his feet.
Combustion can't keep his opponent in guard - Vaughn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vaughn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaughn slips a nice elbow through Combustion's hands, connecting with Combustion's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vaughn in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn drops an elbow to the side of Combustion's head.
Vaughn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vaughn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaughn winds up and cracks Combustion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Combustion keeps working.
Vaughn trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaughn is trying to control. Combustion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Combustion tries to roll over but Vaughn keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vik Vaughn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vik Vaughn's cut.
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.
Combustion misses with an uppercut. Vaughn saw that one coming.
Combustion just misses with a punch to the body.
Combustion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Combustion misses with an uppercut. Vaughn saw that one coming.
Combustion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vaughn counters with a takedown into side control.
Vaughn is looking to take a break and control but Combustion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Vaughn.
Vaughn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vaughn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combustion dodges the ground and pound from Vaughn.
Vaughn landing a few strikes.
Vaughn working the head with strikes.
Vaughn lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Combustion's face as Vaughn controls the position.
Vaughn wants to control but Combustion is keeping him busy.
Vaughn throws a strike aimed at the side of Combustion's head but Combustion avoids it well.
Vaughn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Combustion rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vaughn's guard! Nice work there by Combustion!
Combustion wants to stand but Vaughn is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Spontaneous Combustion was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Combustion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughn avoids the body shot from Combustion.
Combustion clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Combustion is trying to break the clinch but Vaughn is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Combustion trying to control but Vaughn postures up.
Vaughn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vaughn is keen to just control but Combustion is a slippery customer.
Combustion wants to control but Vaughn is keeping busy.
Vaughn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vaughn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Vaughn.
Vaughn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vaughn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn stalling away here and it's allowed Combustion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vaughn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn is stalling in the full guard.
Vaughn throwing strikes from guard but Combustion blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaughn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vaughn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vik Vaughn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vik Vaughn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Combustion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vaughn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Combustion's guard.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Combustion keeps moving.
Combustion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaughn.
Vaughn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vaughn connects with a couple of short punches.
Vaughn throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Combustion keeps moving.
Vaughn lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Combustion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn throwing strikes from guard but Combustion blocks nicely.
Combustion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Combustion keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
Vaughn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Combustion keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
Vaughn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vaughn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn controlling the action here.
Vaughn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Combustion!
Combustion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Combustion is looking to improve his position but Vaughn isn't that keen on the idea.
Vaughn working the ground and pound effectively.
Vaughn lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combustion is squirming around, avoiding Vaughn's attempts to control the action.
Vaughn lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn breaks from Combustion's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vaughn lands a heavy elbow.
Vik Vaughn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Vaughn.
Vaughn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Combustion can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Combustion is rocked!
Vaughn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Combustion is still in real trouble! Can Vaughn finish him?
Vaughn working the ground and pound effectively.
Vaughn content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Vaughn extends the arm and Combustion is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vik Vaughn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ludvik Rooijakker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hughie Beauchemin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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161 lbs
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18
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ludvik Rooijakker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hughie Beauchemin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooijakker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beauchemin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rooijakker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Beauchemin as Rooijakker shoots in.
Rooijakker shoots and misses
and Beauchemin counters with a head kick. That will keep Rooijakker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvik Rooijakker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooijakker looks to throw a body kick
and Beauchemin counters with a head kick.
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beauchemin defends it nicely.
Beauchemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rooijakker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beauchemin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rooijakker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooijakker shoots in for a double leg but Beauchemin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beauchemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rooijakker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beauchemin, pushing him back against the cage.
Rooijakker manages to break the clinch.
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beauchemin defends it nicely.
Rooijakker drives through and clinches with Beauchemin against the cage.
Rooijakker pulls Beauchemin into guard.
Beauchemin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rooijakker closes the distance and clinches.
Beauchemin breaks the clinch.
Hughie Beauchemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooijakker tries to clinch but Beauchemin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker tries for a takedown but Beauchemin circles away easily
and Beauchemin counters with a head kick.
Ludvik Rooijakker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauchemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rooijakker moves into the clinch successfully.
Rooijakker jumps into guard, dragging Beauchemin to the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rooijakker is working an open guard so Beauchemin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rooijakker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Beauchemin. No joy for Rooijakker on that attempt.
Rooijakker takes the fight into the clinch.
Beauchemin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauchemin tries to keep at a distance but Rooijakker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beauchemin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rooijakker fails to pull guard.
Beauchemin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ludvik Rooijakker has been cut.
Rooijakker tries for a takedown but Beauchemin manages to get underhooks.
Rooijakker is breathing heavily.
Beauchemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rooijakker goes for a double leg but Beauchemin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beauchemin continues to drive forward.
Beauchemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Beauchemin. No joy for Rooijakker on that attempt.
Rooijakker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beauchemin defends well and Rooijakker ends up having to push Beauchemin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beauchemin tries to land knees in the clinch but Rooijakker avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauchemin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Beauchemin scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beauchemin tries to land knees in the clinch but Rooijakker avoids the damage to the body.
Beauchemin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rooijakker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rooijakker is trying to drag Beauchemin to the mat but Beauchemin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beauchemin lands a good knee to the midsection. Rooijakker won't want to take too many of those.
Beauchemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rooijakker tries to clinch there but Beauchemin circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauchemin stuffs the takedown.
Rooijakker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beauchemin counters with a big head kick but Rooijakker shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hughie Beauchemin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ludvik Rooijakker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown but Beauchemin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beauchemin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rooijakker shoots for a double leg takedown but Beauchemin sprawls well. He's pushed Rooijakker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beauchemin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rooijakker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beauchemin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Beauchemin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvik Rooijakker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooijakker rushes Beauchemin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beauchemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rooijakker.
Beauchemin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rooijakker is defending well for now.
Rooijakker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rooijakker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beauchemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beauchemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rooijakker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beauchemin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooijakker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rooijakker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ludvik Rooijakker just wasn't active enough.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beauchemin but Beauchemin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rooijakker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beauchemin swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker rushes Beauchemin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beauchemin manages to break the clinch.
Ludvik Rooijakker is winning the standup battle so far.
Rooijakker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beauchemin's guard.
Beauchemin wants to stand up but Rooijakker is controlling him.
Rooijakker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beauchemin is breathing heavily.
Rooijakker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beauchemin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rooijakker is in Beauchemin's guard.
Rooijakker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beauchemin is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker tries to stand but Beauchemin is controlling from the bottom.
Rooijakker stands up and waves to Beauchemin to follow him.
Rooijakker throws a leg kick
and Beauchemin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rooijakker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rooijakker tries to clinch but Beauchemin is having none of it.
Rooijakker shoots in for a double leg but Beauchemin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauchemin stuffs the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rooijakker.
Beauchemin is trying to buck Rooijakker off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvik Rooijakker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ludvik Rooijakker's cut.
That's time! Rooijakker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rooijakker shoots in but no luck this time.
Rooijakker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beauchemin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rooijakker somewhat.
Rooijakker dives in and grabs Beauchemin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beauchemin pushes down on Rooijakker's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvik Rooijakker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauchemin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beauchemin wants it to stay on the feet.
Rooijakker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rooijakker looks for a takedown but Beauchemin sprawls well.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beauchemin as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beauchemin defends it nicely.
Hughie Beauchemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rooijakker misses with a takedown
and Beauchemin counters with a head kick. That will keep Rooijakker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Beauchemin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beauchemin wants it to stay on the feet.
Rooijakker looks for a takedown but Beauchemin sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Beauchemin. No joy for Rooijakker on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker fails with a takedown attempt.
Rooijakker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rooijakker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beauchemin is fending him off so far but Rooijakker persists. Nope, Beauchemin circles away and we're back to standing.
Rooijakker tries for a takedown but Beauchemin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beauchemin defends it nicely.
Beauchemin slaps away a takedown attempt from Rooijakker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a takedown. Beauchemin tries to sprawl out of it but Rooijakker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beauchemin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rooijakker misses with a takedown
and Beauchemin counters with a head kick.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown but Beauchemin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beauchemin sprawls well. Beauchemin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rooijakker gets slowly back to his feet.
Rooijakker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beauchemin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rooijakker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rooijakker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beauchemin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beauchemin defends it nicely.
Beauchemin swats away the attempt to clinch by Rooijakker.
Rooijakker is looking to clinch.
Rooijakker fails with a takedown attempt.
Rooijakker wants to clinch up but Beauchemin keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ludvik Rooijakker.
I think Rooijakker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ludvik Rooijakker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon DeLaurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Awesome McBadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon DeLaurier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Awesome McBadass!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLaurier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McBadass's half guard.
DeLaurier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McBadass's head.
McBadass wants to improve his position but DeLaurier is controlling well.
DeLaurier wants to control but McBadass is keeping him busy.
DeLaurier drops an elbow to the side of McBadass's head.
McBadass is trying to maintain the position but DeLaurier is very close to passing his half guard.
McBadass wants to improve his position but DeLaurier is controlling well.
DeLaurier is keen to just control but McBadass is a slippery customer.
DeLaurier is looking to stall here but McBadass recovers full guard.
McBadass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier wants to control from the top but McBadass keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLaurier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeLaurier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McBadass is working an open guard so DeLaurier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
DeLaurier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBadass moves away.
DeLaurier moves into the clinch.
DeLaurier turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McBadass wants to control but DeLaurier postures up.
DeLaurier looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McBadass is avoiding damage well.
DeLaurier has knee on belly and moves into mount.
DeLaurier looking to control but McBadass is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McBadass can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeLaurier has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McBadass's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBadass is in a horrible position here. DeLaurier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McBadass wants to control but DeLaurier is having none of it.
McBadass wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by DeLaurier.
DeLaurier misses with some ground and pound and McBadass recovers position to half guard.
DeLaurier is pressing down on McBadass's thigh, looking to free his foot. McBadass is holding on for now.
DeLaurier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McBadass's head.
DeLaurier stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBadass tries to sprawl but DeLaurier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McBadass is looking to improve his position.
McBadass looks winded!
DeLaurier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeLaurier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeLaurier trying to control from half guard but McBadass is working away.
DeLaurier wants to pass the guard but McBadass is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLaurier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McBadass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McBadass is looking for a sweep. DeLaurier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeLaurier thows a huge punch but McBadass dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McBadass is staying active underneath DeLaurier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McBadass tries to roll over but DeLaurier keeps him under control.
DeLaurier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McBadass has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLaurier wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBadass keeps working.
DeLaurier is just content to waste time from the top position. McBadass takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLaurier wants to control from the top but McBadass keeps moving.
McBadass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon DeLaurier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeLaurier shoots in and gets a takedown into McBadass's guard.
DeLaurier stands and steps away. McBadass gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DeLaurier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBadass moves away.
DeLaurier misses with a wild combination.
Leon DeLaurier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLaurier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBadass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeLaurier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McBadass napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McBadass is not content to let DeLaurier control the position.
DeLaurier working the strikes but McBadass uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
DeLaurier passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLaurier lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Awesome McBadass has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McBadass looks a forlorn figure.
McBadass is breathing heavily.
DeLaurier lands a nice shot to the head.
McBadass taking shots to the head.
Leon DeLaurier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeLaurier throwing strikes here but McBadass is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
DeLaurier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DeLaurier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBadass can do to turn this around?
DeLaurier cracks McBadass with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
DeLaurier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLaurier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
DeLaurier in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
DeLaurier looking to finish with strikes here!
DeLaurier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBadass really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, DeLaurier cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
DeLaurier goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McBadass turns into him and now he's in DeLaurier's guard.
McBadass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DeLaurier looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBadass is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier keeping moving, preventing McBadass from controlling successfully.
DeLaurier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeLaurier wants to sweep here but McBadass controlling him for the moment.
DeLaurier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
DeLaurier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McBadass manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McBadass 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.
DeLaurier is looking to work some ground and pound but McBadass has wrist control.
DeLaurier trying to control but McBadass is working from the bottom.
DeLaurier postures up in McBadass's guard and throws a big left but McBadass blocks it.
DeLaurier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLaurier trying to control the position from guard on top but McBadass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLaurier throws an elbow that misses. McBadass uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeLaurier's guard. Nice move by McBadass!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon DeLaurier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Awesome McBadass's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeLaurier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McBadass napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DeLaurier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeLaurier trying to control the action but McBadass is working from the bottom.
DeLaurier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McBadass, who protects the arm well.
McBadass parries the strikes from DeLaurier easily there. DeLaurier is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McBadass to escape.
McBadass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeLaurier off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBadass keeps control of the position as DeLaurier tries to break free.
DeLaurier breaks McBadass's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McBadass controls DeLaurier momentarily but DeLaurier frees himself.
DeLaurier throws an elbow that misses. McBadass uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeLaurier's guard. Nice move by McBadass!
McBadass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBadass looking to sit in guard and control but DeLaurier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeLaurier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeLaurier trying to control but McBadass is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McBadass is on top in guard.
McBadass preventing the sweep.
McBadass throwing strikes but missing.
DeLaurier looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBadass is one step ahead there.
DeLaurier is adopting a defensive guard.
McBadass looking to sit in guard and control but DeLaurier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier chips away with some ground and pound.
DeLaurier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McBadass is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeLaurier, into his guard.
DeLaurier is trying to control the position but McBadass postures up.
McBadass is pushing down on DeLaurier's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeLaurier is fighting to maintain full guard but McBadass has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeLaurier is on top in guard.
DeLaurier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBadass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeLaurier trying to control the position from guard on top but McBadass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBadass keeping full guard, as DeLaurier tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBadass keeping moving, preventing DeLaurier from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon DeLaurier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeLaurier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet 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... Leon DeLaurier!
During a confident post fight interview, Leon DeLaurier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton Cryer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton Cryer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashton Cryer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George throws a shot to the body.
George tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cryer moves in looking to clinch but George pushes him off.
George lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Cryer on that attempt.
George darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Ashton Cryer has been cut.
George throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cryer on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George with a nice cross.
George darts in trying to clinch
and Cryer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cryer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
George lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
George gets underhooks to prevent Cryer's takedown attempt.
Cryer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ricky George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Cryer.
George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George rushes Cryer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cryer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
George takes a swing at Cryer's ribcage but misses.
Cryer is looking to clinch but George is avoiding it.
George gets a clinch.
I was talking to George's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
George lands with a light punch inside.
Cryer drops down looking for an ankle pick but George pulls his leg out and moves away.
George lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cryer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cryer showed some decent athleticism there.
Cryer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so George is just riding it out for now. Cryer eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cryer is looking to advance position but George won't allow it.
Cryer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cryer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cryer clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cryer tries for a takedown but George manages to get underhooks.
Cryer tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
George lands with a short shot to the head.
Cryer tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cryer can't get the takedown.
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cryer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with George but George pushes him off and we're back to square one.
George darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cryer tries to close the distance and clinch but George swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
George misses with a double jab
enabling Cryer to counter with a crisp jab.
Cryer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from George.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cryer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming George to the mat! George manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cryer trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cryer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cryer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! George screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cryer! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ashton Cryer!
Ashton Cryer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirt comes to the cage accompanied by Shimmy Shimmy Ya. Paul comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fueled -Anthrax kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Dirt McGirt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dirt McGirt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jed Paul!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paul duly obliges.
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGirt counters with a series of strikes. Paul will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGirt looks to land a combination. Paul sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jed Paul has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul forces McGirt back against the cage and clinches.
Paul wants to take the fight to the mat but McGirt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGirt pulls Paul into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Paul gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul slips a jab and a cross from McGirt.
Paul misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by McGirt.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Paul.
McGirt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGirt has Paul in his guard.
McGirt wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGirt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul gets to his feet. McGirt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGirt misses with a wild body shot.
McGirt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGirt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paul, pushing him back against the cage.
McGirt just leaning against Paul, taking a breather.
Paul jumps guard but McGirt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paul has McGirt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McGirt tumbling to the mat - Paul dives into McGirt's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGirt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGirt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGirt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Paul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Paul trying to control the action but McGirt is working from the bottom.
Paul is trying to ground and pound but McGirt uses the momentary lack of control by Paul to regain half guard.
McGirt punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt won't allow Paul to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paul is working away from the top position though.
McGirt is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard.
Paul thows a huge punch but McGirt dodges it nicely.
My spies in Pitbull MMA inform me that Paul has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul drops an elbow to the side of McGirt's head.
McGirt is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jed Paul's cut.
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.
Paul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paul working over McGirt with some ground and pound. McGirt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGirt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paul.
Paul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGirt has hold of Paul's hands but Paul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGirt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGirt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Paul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paul throws a big elbow that misses.
Paul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGirt keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
McGirt keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
McGirt looking for a sweep. Not yet McGirt, not yet.
Paul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGirt's head.
McGirt wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGirt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGirt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paul postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGirt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul postures up and lands a big shot to McGirt's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGirt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paul working some strikes from top position.
Paul wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
Paul throws a big elbow that misses.
Paul wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but McGirt blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but McGirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul postures up and lands a big shot to McGirt's brow.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Paul presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGirt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jed Paul's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Paul shoots in but McGirt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGirt has closed the distance and engaged Paul in a clinch.
McGirt wants to get back to striking at distance but Paul won't allow it.
Paul has McGirt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGirt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paul tries to pull guard but McGirt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Paul.
McGirt gets underhooks to prevent Paul's takedown attempt.
McGirt breaks the clinch.
McGirt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paul is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt drops an elbow to the side of Paul's head.
McGirt is trying to control. Paul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if McGirt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Paul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGirt.
Paul landing strikes from the bottom.
McGirt tries to stand but can't do so whilst Paul controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to improve his position but McGirt is controlling well.
Paul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGirt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paul tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGirt wants to stand but Paul has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McGirt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McGirt is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul kicks McGirt off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McGirt as Paul shoots in.
McGirt leaves Paul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGirt avoids it really well and circles away.
McGirt closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paul clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paul is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake McGirt off. It looks like it's working - McGirt slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Paul displaying calm under pressure there.
McGirt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paul back to the cage. McGirt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dirt McGirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Jed Paul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGirt rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGirt jumps into guard, dragging Paul to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt McGirt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paul 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Paul!
Jed Paul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gotham Reckoning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kampemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reckoning comes to the cage accompanied by The Fire Rises. The key to victory for Gotham Reckoning has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gotham Reckoning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Kampemann!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Reckoning misses its intended target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kampemann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kampemann keeps the fight on the outside.
Reckoning misses with a double jab.
Kampemann goes for a double leg but Reckoning avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reckoning continues to drive forward.
Kampemann managing to block the knees to the body from Reckoning.
Good body shot from Reckoning.
Reckoning jumps guard but Kampemann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reckoning prevents Kampemann from breaking the clinch.
Reckoning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kampemann.
Reckoning prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Reckoning's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gotham Reckoning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Kampemann.
Reckoning looking to slow down the pace here.
Reckoning misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reckoning.
Kampemann is working for takedown but Reckoning is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reckoning has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kampemann uses from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kampemann stays in close to Reckoning's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Kampemann might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Martin Kampemann.
Kampemann shoots in and drives through. Reckoning sprawls well.
Kampemann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reckoning wants to clinch but Kampemann slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reckoning tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kampemann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reckoning really felt that one!
Reckoning tries to clinch up
and Kampemann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckoning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reckoning closes the distance and clinches.
Kampemann has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Reckoning regains guard immediately.
Reckoning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kampemann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kampemann preventing the sweep.
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!
Reckoning is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kampemann is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reckoning moves to clinch but Kampemann breaks away
and Kampemann counters with a series of strikes. Reckoning will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reckoning closes the distance and clinches.
Reckoning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reckoning moves in looking to clinch but Kampemann pushes him off.
Reckoning tries to bum rush Kampemann with a series of wild strikes but Kampemann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reckoning looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kampemann misses with a low kick.
Reckoning tries to clinch
so Kampemann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reckoning is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kampemann gets to his feet. Reckoning looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampemann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reckoning is working an open guard so Kampemann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reckoning wants to clinch up but Kampemann keeps it at a distance.
Kampemann lands with a slapping head kick.
Reckoning moves out of range of the body kick.
Kampemann lands a front kick.
Kampemann looks to land a combination. Reckoning sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reckoning is looking to clinch.
Kampemann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kampemann keeps the fight on the outside.
Reckoning tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kampemann counters with a single leg into guard. Reckoning didn't expect that.
Reckoning wants to get back to his feet but Kampemann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Kampemann dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reckoning wants to clinch.
Reckoning clinches.
Kampemann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reckoning is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Reckoning would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kampemann manages to break the clinch.
Reckoning wants to clinch
and Kampemann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kampemann is trying to control the action in half guard but Reckoning is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kampemann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reckoning defends it well.
Kampemann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampemann gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kampemann moves into the clinch successfully.
Kampemann prevents a body shot from Reckoning.
Kampemann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reckoning tries to close the distance and clinch but Kampemann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reckoning is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kampemann.
Reckoning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kampemann.
Kampemann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reckoning stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reckoning shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann throws a right hand that Reckoning ducks under and follows up with a left that Reckoning also avoids with ease.
Reckoning lands a jab to the nose.
Kampemann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kampemann is breathing heavily.
Kampemann stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reckoning doesn't manage to clinch there - Kampemann circles away.
Kampemann fails to land the takedown.
Reckoning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reckoning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kampemann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kampemann keeps the fight on the outside.
Reckoning wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reckoning moves in looking to clinch but Kampemann pushes him off.
Reckoning tries to clinch there but Kampemann circles away.
Reckoning tries to clinch up.
Reckoning tries to clinch up but Kampemann circles away and keeps his distance.
Gotham Reckoning is winning the standup battle so far.
Kampemann scores with a nice body kick.
Reckoning tries to clinch up but Kampemann circles away and keeps his distance.
Reckoning tries to clinch but Kampemann moves away
and Kampemann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kampemann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reckoning moves in looking to clinch but Kampemann pushes him off.
Reckoning tries to clinch but Kampemann is having none of it.
Reckoning clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann is trying to drag Reckoning to the mat but Reckoning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reckoning struggles to land a body shot inside as Kampemann controls his hands.
Reckoning tries to land knees in the clinch but Kampemann avoids the damage to the body.
Kampemann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reckoning avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gotham Reckoning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Kampemann.
Reckoning fails to pull guard.
Reckoning fails to pull guard.
Reckoning controlling the action here for a moment.
Reckoning stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kampemann breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reckoning wants to clinch
and Kampemann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kampemann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Kampemann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kampemann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reckoning circles away quickly and effectively.
Reckoning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kampemann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reckoning is looking to clinch.
Reckoning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reckoning has managed to clinch.
Kampemann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kampemann misses with a two punch combination.
Reckoning is looking to clinch but Kampemann is avoiding it.
Reckoning tries to clinch there but Kampemann circles away.
Reckoning rushes Kampemann and presses him up against the cage.
Reckoning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kampemann walks away with a smile on his face. Reckoning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kampemann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reckoning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reckoning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kampemann blocks a head kick by Reckoning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reckoning looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kampemann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reckoning tries to clinch up but Kampemann circles away and keeps his distance.
Kampemann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reckoning.
Reckoning dodges the punch combination from Kampemann.
Kampemann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kampemann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reckoning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kampemann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kampemann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reckoning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reckoning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kampemann misses with a body kick.
Reckoning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kampemann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kampemann keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reckoning tries to clinch but Kampemann is having none of it.
Reckoning wants to clinch up but Kampemann keeps it at a distance.
Reckoning is looking to clinch.
Reckoning closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kampemann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reckoning really felt that one!
Kampemann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reckoning defends it nicely.
Kampemann misses with an uppercut. Reckoning saw that one coming.
Reckoning tries to clinch but Kampemann is having none of it.
Kampemann lands a jab-cross combination.
Reckoning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckoning tries to clinch but Kampemann moves out of range.
Reckoning takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reckoning tries to clinch up but Kampemann circles away and keeps his distance.
Kampemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reckoning tries to close the distance and clinch but Kampemann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reckoning moves in looking to clinch but Kampemann pushes him off.
Kampemann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reckoning but Reckoning pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reckoning drives through and clinches with Kampemann against the cage.
Kampemann breaks the clinch.
Reckoning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kampemann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reckoning moves in looking to clinch but Kampemann pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reckoning tries to clinch up.
Reckoning tries to clinch but Kampemann moves out of range.
Reckoning tries to clinch up.
Reckoning wants to clinch.
Kampemann has Reckoning up against the cage in a clinch.
Gotham Reckoning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reckoning trying to stall but Kampemann improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reckoning lands a left hand.
Reckoning tries to work over Kampemann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin Kampemann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kampemann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kampemann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reckoning has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotham Reckoning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kampemann 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Kampemann!
A determined Martin Kampemann didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Gotham Reckoning stepped up to the mic, saying 'I broke you. How have you come back? '.
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