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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaver Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergi Vodkf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Beaver Cleaver has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beaver Cleaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergi Vodkf!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleaver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beaver Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vodkf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vodkf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vodkf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vodkf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cleaver!
Vodkf lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vodkf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cleaver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vodkf on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodkf lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cleaver hang on?
Vodkf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vodkf with a couple of short strikes.
Cleaver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vodkf won't let Cleaver get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodkf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cleaver?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vodkf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vodkf working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cleaver turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Vodkf off and cradles Cleaver's limp body as Vodkf celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sergi Vodkf!
A very excited looking Sergi Vodkf rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harper comes to the cage accompanied by Day-O. Carson has chosen strke back as his entrance music. Carl Harper 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Carson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carson wants to clinch
and Harper counters with a three punch combo that has Carson backing up. Carson nods at Harper to acknowledge the strikes.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch but Carson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carson throws a head kick but Harper moves out of range.
Carson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carson jumps guard but Harper stands there with Carson around his waist. Carson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carson tightens his grip and picks Harper up, before dumping him to the ground. Harper manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Carson throws a big right hand that misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Carson has eaten all the pies!
Carson throwing strikes from guard but Harper blocks nicely.
Harper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carson manages to get himself to full guard.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Carson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harper's guard.
Carson postures up in Harper's guard and throws a big left but Harper blocks it.
Carson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Carson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carson distracts Harper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carson throws a big right hand that misses.
Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Carson is in close to Harper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carson trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Carson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harper's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper trying to control the position.
Harper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carson trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carson wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Carson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carson defends it nicely.
Carson tries a head kick but it misses.
Carson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Carson.
Carson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Harper does no damage.
Carson misses with a head kick.
Carson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harper tries to clinch up.
Harper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carson is fending him off so far but Harper persists. Nope, Carson circles away and we're back to standing.
Harper tries to clinch but Carson is having none of it.
Carson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harper controls Carson momentarily but Carson frees himself.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carson chips away with some ground and pound.
Carson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Carson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carson trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Carson throws a strike but Harper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carson is looking to stand up but Harper isn't so interested in that idea.
Carson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harper!
Carson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Harper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carson throws some wild stikes that Harper manages to avoid easily.
Joe Carson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harper blocking the ground and pound.
Carson looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson lands a big shot there that rocks Harper but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carson landing strikes from the mount and Harper is in trouble!
Carson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harper because Carson loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Carson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Harper looks for a takedown but Carson sprawls well.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Carson.
Harper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harper blocks a head kick by Carson.
Carson throws a head kick but Harper moves out of range.
Harper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carson distracts Harper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Carson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carson landing with the ground and pound.
Carson is looking to work some ground and pound but Harper has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harper's head.
Carson throws a big elbow that misses.
Harper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harper 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.
Carson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Carson from controlling successfully.
Carson drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Carson off! Carson jumps back into Harper's guard.
Carson trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Carson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson postures up in Harper's guard and throws a big left but Harper blocks it.
Carson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carson connects with a couple of short punches.
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carl Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Carson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harper has momentary wrist control but Carson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Carson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Carson!
Joe Carson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Carl Harper had this to say: 'There's time to live and time to die.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeebas Mclain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeebas Mclain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcos Anadrade's chin.
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeebas Mclain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mclain looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Anadrade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anadrade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mclain defends well and Anadrade ends up having to push Mclain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anadrade can't get the takedown.
Jeebas Mclain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Anadrade.
Mclain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anadrade darts in looking for a takedown but Mclain gets double underhooks and turns Anadrade into the cage.
Anadrade has Mclain pressed against the cage, preventing Mclain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anadrade tries to score a body lock takedown but Mclain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mclain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anadrade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mclain is pressed up against the cage. Anadrade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mclain down to the mat. Mclain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anadrade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mclain pinned against the cage. Mclain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anadrade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mclain could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anadrade controlling the action here.
Anadrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mclain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mclain trying to control from the bottom.
Anadrade working Mclain over with strikes.
Anadrade misses with a head shot. Mclain uses the momentum to regain guard.
Anadrade passes Mclain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Anadrade.
Anadrade looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anadrade in particular looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Mclain is defending well.
Anadrade drops an elbow to the side of Mclain's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclain taking some punishment here, with Anadrade in his half guard.
Anadrade seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anadrade content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos Anadrade has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anadrade drives through with a takedown into Mclain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mclain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anadrade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anadrade landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anadrade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anadrade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anadrade lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Anadrade dominated that round.
That's time! Mclain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mclain gets caught flat footed, as Anadrade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anadrade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anadrade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anadrade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mclain is rocked!
Anadrade gets to his feet and stands over Mclain, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mclain felt that one! Anadrade unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mclain from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Anadrade!
Marcos Anadrade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Keamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Martin Keamy enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mohamed Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Keamy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keamy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Keamy duly obliges.
Keamy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keamy looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Keamy throws a nice looking combination but Hassan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown but Keamy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keamy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hassan is trying to defend but Keamy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hassan is trying to maintain the position but Keamy is very close to passing his half guard.
Hassan wants to get back to full guard.
Hassan trying to control here.
Hassan gets back to full guard.
Hassan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan 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.
Hassan controlling the position.
Keamy wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Keamy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keamy has managed to get both his arms back between Hassan's legs - danger averted.
Keamy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hassan wants to stand up but Keamy is controlling him.
Hassan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hassan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hassan tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keamy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hassan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keamy is one step ahead there.
Hassan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keamy manages to get himself to full guard.
Keamy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hassan won't allow Keamy to get back to his feet.
Keamy looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan trying to control but Keamy is working from the bottom.
Hassan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hassan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Mohamed Hassan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hassan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keamy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keamy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hassan is controlling him.
Hassan works over Keamy with some ground and pound from guard.
Hassan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hassan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hassan is pushing down on Keamy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keamy is fighting to maintain full guard but Hassan has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keamy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hassan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Hassan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hassan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keamy's guard.
Keamy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hassan advances position into side control!
Hassan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keamy keeps working.
Mohamed Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keamy tries to bench press Hassan off him but Hassan keeps the position.
Hassan stands up and beckons Keamy to his feet.
Hassan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Hassan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Keamy is breathing heavily.
Keamy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keamy tries to land knees in the clinch but Hassan avoids the damage to the body.
Hassan manages to pull guard.
Keamy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hassan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hassan controls Keamy momentarily but Keamy frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hassan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keamy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mohamed Hassan just wasn't active enough.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Keamy enables Hassan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Keamy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Keamy wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him.
Keamy keeping full guard, as Hassan tries to pass.
Hassan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keamy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hassan is one step ahead there.
Hassan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keamy can't keep his opponent in guard - Hassan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Hassan 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.
Hassan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Keamy to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keamy pinned against the cage. Keamy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hassan dives in and scores a takedown into Keamy's guard.
Hassan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hassan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hassan stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Hassan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hassan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keamy is trying to defend but Hassan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Keamy moves into full guard.
Keamy wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him.
Hassan controlling from the top position.
Keamy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan passes into half guard.
Hassan trying to mount his opponent but Keamy defends it.
Hassan stands up out of the half guard.
Hassan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keamy moves in looking to clinch but Hassan pushes him off.
Mohamed Hassan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan has managed to clinch.
Hassan has picked Keamy up - he's going for a ride! Hassan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hassan controlling the action here.
Hassan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hassan decides to return to a standing position.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keamy can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan misses with a double jab.
Keamy keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Keamy as Hassan shoots in.
Keamy tries to clinch up but Hassan circles away and keeps his distance.
Keamy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hassan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Keamy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hassan.
Hassan content to control rather than advance.
Hassan passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keamy is looking to get to half guard.
Hassan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keamy is bucking up trying to escape but Hassan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hassan 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Hassan!
Mohamed Hassan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxson Hughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam with a poor takedown
and Hughs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beam throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughs.
Beam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hughs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Beam to the mat. Beam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hughs looking to sit in guard and control but Beam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beam throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beam trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beam on the ground.
Beam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beam landing some decent shots from guard.
Beam postures up in Hughs's guard and throws a big left but Hughs blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beam stands up over Hughs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beam distracts Hughs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughs, not yet.
Beam distracts Hughs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughs is trying to control the position but Beam postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beam chips away with some ground and pound.
Beam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughs is breathing heavily.
Beam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beam scoring with some ground and pound.
Beam lands a couple of elbows.
Beam is in close to Hughs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beam.
Hughs has momentary wrist control but Beam slips an elbow through the middle.
Hughs pulls Beam in close to prevent any damage.
Beam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beam chips away with some ground and pound.
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughs is keeping the position for now.
Beam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beam wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
Beam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Beam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughs keeping moving, preventing Beam from controlling successfully.
Beam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hughs tries to get out of the position.
Beam is working Hughs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam landing with the ground and pound.
Beam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Hughs is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam postures up and lands a big shot to Hughs's brow.
Hughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beam landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beam postures up in Hughs's guard and throws a big left but Hughs blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beam dominated that round.
That's time! Hughs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beam shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beam misses with a takedown attempt - Hughs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beam shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughs sprawls well. He's pushed Beam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaxson Hughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
Beam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughs counters with a shoot takedown. Beam fights it but they end up in guard.
Hughs wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving.
Hughs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughs wants to stand but Beam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hughs's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jim Beam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beam is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hughs, into his guard.
Beam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam throwing strikes but missing.
Beam throwing strikes from guard but Hughs blocks nicely.
Beam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beam throwing strikes from guard but Hughs blocks nicely.
Beam postures up and lands a big shot to Hughs's brow.
Beam landing some decent shots from guard.
Beam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughs has momentary wrist control but Beam slips an elbow through the middle.
Beam lands a couple of elbows.
Beam chips away with some ground and pound.
Beam tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughs is retaining full guard.
Beam working some strikes from top position.
Hughs is trying to keep Beam in close.
Beam works over Hughs with some ground and pound from guard.
Beam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beam with a nice head shot there.
Hughs has momentary wrist control but Beam slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beam is working Hughs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hughs has momentary wrist control but Beam slips an elbow through the middle.
Beam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beam throws a big right hand that misses.
Beam is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughs has wrist control.
Beam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beam tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughs is retaining full guard.
Beam won't allow Hughs to sweep him here.
Beam works over Hughs with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beam misses with a takedown attempt - Hughs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beam misses with a takedown attempt - Hughs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughs but Hughs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaxson Hughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
Beam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hughs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Beam is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughs.
Beam wants to improve his position but Hughs is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam is looking to control Hughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beam avoid being mounted?
Hughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Beam is retaining full guard.
Hughs wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughs preventing the sweep.
Beam manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hughs wants to hold on but Beam pushes him away.
Beam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hughs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beam connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beam with the ground and pound from mount.
Hughs is in a horrible position here. Beam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Beam raining down hammerfists from mount.
Beam looking to finish Hughs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hughs!
Beam with good strikes from the mount here!
Beam lands a heavy elbow.
Beam working Hughs over with strikes here.
Hughs is rocked!
Beam lands a big shot there that rocks Hughs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Hughs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beam with shots to the head and body - Hughs looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hughs's face.
Beam looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hughs covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beam!
Jaxson Hughs was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to let my fans down!! I will be back and stronger then ever!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Cobella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ace Cobella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobella takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Ace Cobella has been cut.
Ricci falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ricci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricci moves out of range as Cobella strikes.
Cobella looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ricci misses with a combination
letting Cobella counter with a right hand.
Cobella lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobella thows a body shot but no joy.
Cobella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ricci throws a hook but Cobella blocks it.
Ricci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobella pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ricci back to the cage. Cobella follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cobella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ricci has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobella finds it's way round the side to connect with Ricci's head.
Ricci staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobella fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobella swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricci.
Cobella throws a series of punches but Ricci avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Cobella misses.
Ricci throws a big shot that misses.
Cobella wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cobella lands with a shot to the body.
Ace Cobella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Ricci.
Ricci misses with a wild combination.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobella.
Cobella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricci throws out a loose jab but Cobella uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobella lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobella is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricci.
Ricci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobella.
Cobella throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricci counters with a left to the body.
Cobella scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cobella scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Cobella does no damage.
Ricci throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobella counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobella lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Cobella. Those never looked like landing.
Cobella displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cobella connects with the punch.
Cobella jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cobella finds it's way through Ricci's defenses.
Ricci has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ricci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ricci throws a series of punches but Cobella moves out of range.
Cobella misses with a double jab.
Cobella uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobella throws an overhand right that lands on Ricci's shoulder, as Ricci tries to avoid the shot.
Ricci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobella misses with a double jab.
Cobella is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cobella throws a series of punches but Ricci moves out of range.
Cobella scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobella misses the shot to the body.
Ricci scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Good exchange - Cobella coming out on top.
A punch combination from Cobella misses.
A lazy left from Cobella finds it's target.
A punch combination from Ricci misses.
Cobella throws a series of punches but Ricci avoids them all with ease.
Cobella uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobella.
Ricci lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ricci on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobella connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobella connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ricci's hands.
Cobella ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Cobella looks to land a combination but Ricci avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Cobella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Cobella's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cobella misses with a double jab.
Cobella misses with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cobella misses the jab.
Ricci takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ricci rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Ricci misses.
Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Cobella sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Cobella does no damage.
A slow jab from Cobella misses its intended target.
Cobella throws a right hand that Ricci ducks under and follows up with a left that Ricci also avoids with ease.
Cobella misses with a looping right.
Cobella throws a one two combo.
Cobella cracks Ricci with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobella pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricci drops his hands momentarily and Cobella takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ace Cobella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobella swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricci.
Cobella comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricci misses with a straight right.
Cobella fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobella throws a series of punches but Ricci moves out of range.
Cobella throws a series of punches but Ricci avoids them all with ease.
Cobella swinging wildly here.
Cobella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobella feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riccis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobella misses with a few strikes there.
Cobella takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Ricci takes a swing at Cobella's ribcage but misses.
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricci.
Cobella cracks Ricci with an open hand slap.
Cobella showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricci.
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!
Ricci throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobella.
A punch combination from Cobella misses.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobella.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobella. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobella.
Ricci catches Cobella with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricci.
Ricci fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobella rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Cobella pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ricci back to the cage. Cobella follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cobella lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cobella dodges the punch combination from Ricci.
Ricci takes one on the button.
Ricci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobella.
Cobella avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobella throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Cobella thows a body shot but no joy.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobella.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobella.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Cobella lands with a straight right. Ricci didn't see that one coming.
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!
Ricci misses with a two punch combination.
Cobella shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ricci eats them both and turns towards Cobella to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ricci throws a right hand that Cobella ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobella also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobella throws a nice looking combination but Ricci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Cobella dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Cobella's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ricci avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cobella misses with a two punch combination.
Cobella misses the jab.
Cobella lands with a straight right. Ricci didn't see that one coming.
Cobella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobella gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobella throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Ricci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobella lands a jab.
Ricci misses with an uppercut
and Cobella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ace Cobella is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobella misses with a double jab
and Ricci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobella counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricci can do to turn this around?
Cobella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Ricci misses.
Ricci moves out of range as Cobella strikes.
Cobella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricci.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Cobella misses with a few strikes there.
Cobella throws a series of punches but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricci slips a jab and a cross from Cobella.
Cobella looks to land a combination but Ricci avoids it well.
Jab from Cobella.
Ricci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobella throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
Cobella fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobella misses with a hook
and Ricci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricci misses with a double jab.
Cobella misses with a double jab.
Ricci moves away from the strike by Cobella.
Ricci throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobella slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Cobella misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ricci. That snapped Cobella's head back.
Cobella throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Cobella misses with a straight left.
Ricci throws out a loose jab but Cobella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Cobella swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobella waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricci.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobella misses with a hook.
Ricci misses with the combination.
Ricci throws out a loose jab but Cobella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Cobella.
Cobella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricci slips a straight right by Cobella.
Cobella uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricci has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricci misses with a double jab.
Ricci looks to land a combination but Cobella avoids it well.
Ricky Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ace Cobella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Cobella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cobella 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Cobella!
After the fight, Ace Cobella was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson comes to the cage accompanied by Hold on : by Tim Waits. McGirt has chosen Shimmy Shimmy Ya as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patterson blocks a jab.
Patterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGirt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGirt tries to clinch but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Patterson prevents McGirt from standing back up.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but McGirt is working away.
Ground and pound from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Patterson trying to mount his opponent but McGirt defends it.
McGirt is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Patterson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson wants to take a breather but McGirt is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Patterson seems content to control.
McGirt is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patterson lands a nice short elbow.
Patterson is pressing down on McGirt's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGirt is holding on for now.
McGirt wants to improve his position but Patterson is controlling well.
McGirt taking some punishment here, with Patterson in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Patterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGirt is looking for a sweep. Patterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGirt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGirt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Patterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGirt has hold of Patterson's hands but Patterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGirt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Patterson.
McGirt is looking to improve his position.
Patterson winds up and cracks McGirt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands with a punch from half guard.
Patterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patterson lands a nice short elbow.
Patterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Patterson working the head and body with strikes.
Patterson lands with a punch from half guard.
McGirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Patterson slips a nice elbow through McGirt's hands, connecting with McGirt's forehead.
McGirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patterson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson wants to pass to mount but McGirt is defending the position.
Patterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGirt wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy.
McGirt taking some punishment here, with Patterson in his half guard.
McGirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patterson works his way into side control.
Patterson cracks McGirt with a big elbow.
Patterson looks up at the clock and then as McGirt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Patterson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Patterson lands a nice forearm strike.
McGirt struggling a bit here.
Patterson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson is putting a hurting on McGirt here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson cracks McGirt with a big elbow.
Patterson wants to control but McGirt is keeping him busy.
McGirt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McGirt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Patterson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Patterson lands some shots froms side control.
Patterson grinds an elbow into McGirt's temple.
Patterson scores with punches from side control.
Patterson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGirt is trying to improve his position.
Patterson 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.
McGirt prevents Patterson from moving into mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patterson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Patterson in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGirt is trying to control Patterson's posture but Patterson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Patterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGirt stuffs the takedown attempt from Patterson. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
McGirt scores with a one two! Patterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Derek Patterson has been cut.
McGirt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patterson's hands.
McGirt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Patterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Patterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Patterson lands a couple of digs.
Derek Patterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patterson postures up and lands a big shot to McGirt's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGirt is trying to control the position but Patterson postures up.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from McGirt.
McGirt wants to get back to his feet but Patterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Our spies down at at Pitbull MMA inform us that McGirt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson passes McGirt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Patterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGirt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Patterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGirt can do to turn this around?
Patterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGirt is not content to let Patterson control the position.
McGirt trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Patterson raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Patterson.
Patterson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGirt looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGirt wants to control but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson lands with some strikes.
McGirt is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt regains half guard.
McGirt is still in real trouble! Can Patterson finish him?
McGirt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGirt.
Patterson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGirt's head.
Patterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGirt's head.
Patterson with a nice head shot there.
Patterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Patterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGirt's head.
Patterson lands a couple of digs.
Patterson throws a big right hand that misses.
McGirt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patterson defends it easily.
Patterson with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGirt seems to have recovered his senses.
Patterson distracts McGirt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Patterson working some strikes from top position.
Patterson lands a couple of elbows.
Patterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Patterson wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
Patterson is working McGirt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Patterson scoring with some ground and pound.
McGirt trying to control the position.
McGirt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Patterson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McGirt.
McGirt is breathing heavily.
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!
Patterson is putting a hurting on McGirt here, landing some big shots from side control.
McGirt struggling a bit here.
McGirt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Patterson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Patterson advances nicely into full mount.
A big strike lands for Patterson! That's really hurt McGirt and he's turned his back - Patterson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Patterson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shamrock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raining Blood - Slayer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleton connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shackleton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shackleton.
Shackleton scores with a hook.
Shackleton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Biggie Shackleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Shackleton coming out on top.
Shackleton throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleton throws a big shot that misses.
Shackleton clinches up with Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shackleton.
Shackleton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleton lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Shackleton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamrock on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Shackleton misses.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shackleton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shamrock sprawling to the canvas! Shamrock rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shackleton finish him?!
Shamrock is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shackleton misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Shackleton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shackleton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shamrock's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shamrock throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shackleton is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Shackleton has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shackleton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Shackleton has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shackleton.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Biggie Shackleton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shackleton tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shackleton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shamrock quickly recovers to half guard.
Shackleton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton thows a huge punch but Shamrock dodges it nicely.
Shackleton trying to pass the guard but Shamrock defending well.
Shackleton is taking a breather. Shamrock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shamrock trying to hold on to Shackleton's head to control him but Shackleton postures up.
Shackleton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Biggie Shackleton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shackleton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
Shackleton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shackleton moves into the clinch.
Shackleton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shackleton manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Shackleton misses its intended target.
Shackleton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackleton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shackleton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Shackleton 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.
Shackleton scores with a jab to the head.
Shackleton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock.
Shackleton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shackleton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Shackleton clinches up against the cage.
Shamrock working hard to break the clinch.
Shackleton manages to break the clinch.
Shackleton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Shackleton cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Shackleton.
Biggie Shackleton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shackleton lands with an overhand left.
Oh Shamrock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock seems to have got his legs back now.
Shackleton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shackleton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shamrock won't allow Shackleton to pass to mount.
Shackleton passes to full mount!
Shackleton is landing with some decent strikes but Shamrock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shackleton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Shackleton lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Shamrock bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shackleton and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Shackleton!
In defeat, Kurt Shamrock stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everybody loses. It's how you come back that defines you as a mixed martial artist.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amir Lohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison has chosen Metalingus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
130 lbs
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Lohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohan misses with a two punch combination.
Lohan shoots in and bounces Morrison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morrison 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.
Morrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lohan defends well.
Morrison will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Morrison looking for a guillotine here but Lohan defends easily.
Lohan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lohan throws an elbow but Morrison slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison tries to improve position but can't.
Morrison is trying to escape the position but Lohan is controlling the position.
Lohan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lohan's best efforts.
Morrison keeping control of the position.
Morrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lohan.
Lohan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lohan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morrison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lohan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lohan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lohan has escaped and now he's on top!
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohan landing some decent shots from guard.
Morrison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lohan passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Lohan is controlling well.
Lohan trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Morrison is trying to maintain the position but Lohan is very close to passing his half guard.
Lohan is working for a kimura but Morrison is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohan wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Morrison tries to roll over but Lohan keeps him under control.
Lohan is thwarting Morrison's attempts to control the position.
Lohan is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrison has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lohan looking to pass the guard.
Morrison is striking but Lohan is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lohan wants to stand up but Morrison is controlling the position.
Lohan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison is pressing down on Lohan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lohan postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lohan tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lohan is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Morrison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A good leg kick by Lohan.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with Lohan, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes Lohan against the cage but Lohan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lohan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morrison!
Lohan tries to score with some ground and pound. Morrison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lohan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morrison sneaks back into half guard.
Lohan trying to pass the guard but Morrison defending well.
Lohan is working for a kimura but Morrison is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrison gets full guard.
Lohan wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lohan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohan drops back looking for a leg! Morrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morrison manages to kick Lohan off! Lohan jumps back into Morrison's guard.
Morrison tries to strike from the bottom.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Lohan controlling him for the moment.
Morrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lohan trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison controls Lohan momentarily but Lohan frees himself.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lohan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrison wants to control but Lohan passes easily into half guard.
Lohan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though.
Morrison is looking to control Lohan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison avoid being mounted?
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Morrison working over Lohan with some ground and pound. Lohan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lohan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison stands and throws Lohan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morrison trying to control the action but Lohan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lohan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lohan can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrison advances to full mount.
Lohan is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Lohan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lohan is looking to improve his position but Morrison isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lohan is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Lohan is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Morrison is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morrison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lohan's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison lands a heavy elbow.
Morrison looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lohan is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Morrison 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! And we move into the final round!
Lohan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lohan is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Lohan circles away and we're back to standing.
John Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison shoots in for a double leg but Lohan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amir Lohan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lohan tries to avoid it but Morrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lohan to the ground. Lohan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amir Lohan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Morrison.
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lohan is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Lohan circles away and we're back to standing.
Lohan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morrison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morrison doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lohan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lohan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrison working a defensive guard but Lohan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lohan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohan working away.
Morrison connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Lohan decides to stand back up.
We've been told by Lohan's head coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morrison was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lohan struggling a bit here.
John Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lohan keeps working.
Lohan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison's best efforts.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.
Lohan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lohan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Morrison there.
Lohan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison is working away from the top position though.
Lohan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morrison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lohan gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control but Lohan is working from the bottom.
Morrison is in close to Lohan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morrison slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison is pressing down on Lohan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lohan is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morrison lands a nice short elbow.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morrison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morrison connects with a nice short shot to Lohan's temple.
Morrison drops an elbow to the side of Lohan's head.
Morrison is keen to just control but Lohan is a slippery customer.
Morrison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lohan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Lohan defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lohan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amir Lohan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lohan is rocked!
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lohan keeps working.
John Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morrison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Morrison!
A victorious John Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Amir Lohan was interviewed post fight and said 'Não é mais para mim. Eu vou voltar em breve. Obrigado a todos'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chip Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Nickson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chip Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Nickson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Chip Lee has been cut.
Nickson misses with a body shot.
Nickson misses with a body shot.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee lands with a straight right. Nickson didn't see that one coming.
Nickson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Nickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickson.
Lee pushes Nickson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee presses Nickson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nickson is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Nickson's ribcage. Nickson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee prevents Nickson from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Nickson's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Nickson there.
Lee tries to clinch there but Nickson circles away.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Pitbull MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Nickson does no damage.
Nickson connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickson.
Lee tries to clinch but Nickson moves out of range.
Nickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickson scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee misses with a hook. Nickson ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Nickson lands with a shot to the body.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nickson jabs at Lee's body.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee is rocked!
Nickson connects with a nice cross there... Lee is looking wobbly and Nickson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lee to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Nickson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Nickson!
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