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OFC 228: Nash vs Margera PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with booker T blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Maure!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Maure finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Maure throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maure can pounce on him.
Maure drops Silva with a nice combination! Maure dives into Silva's guard, looking to finish!
Silva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maure sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maure manages to get himself to full guard.
Maure wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Maure manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Maure from controlling successfully.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maure manages to get himself to full guard.
Maure keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Maure keeps moving.
Maure is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maure manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Maure in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Maure slips an elbow through the middle.
Maure would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva looking to control but Maure passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maure wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maure tries to stand but can't do so whilst Silva controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maure is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is looking to control Maure's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Maure is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maure avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maure must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maure wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Maure postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maure throws a big right hand that misses.
Maure really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maure postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maure, into his guard.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maure moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Maure dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maure looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Maure persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthew Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maure throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Maure avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Maure does it's job there.
Silva goes for a double leg but Maure avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maure continues to drive forward.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Silva throws an elbow but Maure slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dan Maure has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maure keeps working.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maure has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maure explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Maure throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maure's coach down at Werewolf's cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maure's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maure catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maure to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva tries to clinch there but Maure circles away.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maure is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maure wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control from Maure's half guard. Maure has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maure works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maure has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva 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 Maure.
Maure is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maure is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva trying to control the position but Maure is working away.
Maure gets back to half guard.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maure reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
Maure trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maure is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva trying to control the position.
Maure would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maure not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maure trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Maure will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maure counters with a stiff right hand.
Maure lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maure is defended easily by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maure as he avoids it easily.
Dan Maure seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maure tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maure looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maure sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maure swivels and escapes.
Maure tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maure lands a two punch combo.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maure's waist but Maure gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maure forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Maure.
Maure gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maure is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Maure lands with a left to the head.
Maure lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva stalling in the clinch but Maure improves position.
Maure is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva tries to pull guard but Maure holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Maure tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Maure drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Maure on the inside.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maure uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maure can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maure.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maure has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Maure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maure trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maure controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dan Maure hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maure misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Maure gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maure is working Silva over against the cage.
Maure lands a left hand.
Matthew Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Maure is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maure's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Maure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maure has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Maure!
Dan Maure decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Bernard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcel Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bernard swivels and escapes.
Moore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bernard.
Bernard shoots and misses
and Moore counters by moving into the clinch.
Bernard successfully pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moore passes Bernard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bernard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bernard is trying to control but can't.
Bernard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moore moves into the clinch.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bernard goes for a takedown attempt but Moore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcel Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bernard.
Bernard throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Bernard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but Moore blocks it.
Bernard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Moore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moore trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcel Moore.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Bernard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bernard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Bernard shoots in.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moore as he jumps to the side.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
Bernard closes the distance and clinches.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bernard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bernard lands a takedown into guard.
Bernard looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore wants to stand but Bernard is controlling the position.
Moore controlling Bernard's posture.
Moore looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bernard wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moore blocks a head kick by Bernard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Bernard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moore stuffs the takedown.
Moore shoots in but Bernard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bernard slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Andy Bernard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore throws a head kick but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Bernard stuffs the takedown.
Bernard closes the distance and clinches.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bernard walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bernard wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Bernard moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Bernard shoots in.
Bernard forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
Bernard breaks the clinch.
Moore has closed the distance and engaged Bernard in a clinch.
Moore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bernard is keeping busy.
Bernard pulls guard.
Bernard is trying to keep Moore in close.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bernard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Bernard.
Bernard working a defensive guard here.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bernard rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moore is looking to control Bernard's arms but Bernard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moore has his back to the cage.
Moore stops a takedown attempt from Bernard.
Moore gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Bernard wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Bernard trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bernard wants to stand and escape but Moore is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcel Moore wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bernard slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Bernard misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bernard rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernard is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernard breaks from the clinch.
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Bernard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Bernard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moore prevents it.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Bernard has double underhooks.
Bernard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bernard darts in looking for a takedown but Moore gets double underhooks and turns Bernard into the cage.
Marcel Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bernard.
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bernard misses with the body kick
and Moore counters with a three punch combo that has Bernard backing up. Bernard nods at Moore to acknowledge the strikes.
Marcel Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bernard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard gets back to half guard.
Bernard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moore passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moore unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moore raining down shots from the mount!
Bernard really wants to buck Moore off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard is bucking up trying to escape but Moore cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moore raining down hammerfists from mount.
Moore content just to control the position here.
Bernard is bucking up trying to escape but Moore cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Moore unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernard tries to reverse the position but Moore maintains control.
Bernard is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Moore has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore is looking to control Bernard but Bernard is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bernard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Healey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Parkhurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cole Healey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Parkhurst!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Healey feints and as Parkhurst raises his hands in defense, Healey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Healey cracks Parkhurst with a solid left hand.
Parkhurst wants to sweep but no luck.
Healey distracts Parkhurst with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Healey distracts Parkhurst with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Healey prevents Parkhurst from getting back to his feet.
Parkhurst not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parkhurst looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Healey landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Healey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Healey landing with the ground and pound.
Parkhurst is rocked!
Healey works over Parkhurst with some ground and pound from guard.
Parkhurst is still in real trouble! Can Healey finish him?
Healey gets to his feet and stands over Parkhurst, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Parkhurst felt that one! Healey unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Parkhurst from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Healey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Houssam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohamed Houssam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cam Newton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houssam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newton's waist but Newton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Houssam off to one side.
Houssam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newton to score with a decent uppercut.
Mohamed Houssam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houssam wants to clinch but Newton slips to the side
and Newton counters with a crisp one two that drops Houssam! Newton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Houssam to his feet! Houssam is in big trouble!
Houssam is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houssam tries to get into range but Newton steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Houssam! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Newton scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cam Newton!
After the fight, Cam Newton 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Roblin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jo Roblin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roblin, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones decides to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roblin gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Roblin lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Roblin takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Nate Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roblin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Jones's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Roblin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jo Roblin!
Jo Roblin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Steigelmann has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brodus Clay's chin.
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280 lbs
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brodus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steigelmann looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steigelmann.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clay clinches up with Steigelmann and pushes him back against the cage.
Steigelmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steigelmann scores with a shot to the body.
Steigelmann jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Clay misses with a hook. Steigelmann ducked under it nicely.
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay connects with a jab.
A big left from Clay misses.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Clay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steigelmann's hands.
Steigelmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steigelmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Clay's head.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay is looking to clinch but Steigelmann is avoiding it.
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
A left lands for Steigelmann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steigelmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Steigelmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.
A good leg kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann connects with a solid leg kick.
Steigelmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Clay moves out of range of the body kick from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steigelmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steigelmann connects with a high kick.
It looks like Brodus Clay has been cut.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Clay moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steigelmann scores with a one two! Clay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Steigelmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steigelmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Nice uppercut there from Clay.
Clay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Steigelmann cracks Clay with an open hand slap.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clay.
Steigelmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Clay.
Steigelmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steigelmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steigelmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clay misses with a hook.
Steigelmann stuns Clay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clay throws a hook but Steigelmann avoids it easily.
Clay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steigelmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steigelmann staying out of range there.
A jab from Clay misses.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Clay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann stalks Clay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clay's face. Clay staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brodus Clay's cut is getting worse.
Clay moves away from the strike by Steigelmann.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Steigelmann blocks a jab.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Steigelmann slips the punch.
Steigelmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann lands a head kick that stumbles Clay and the fighters go to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay wants to stand and escape but Steigelmann is having none of it.
Steigelmann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Steigelmann wasn't active enough on the ground.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clay has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steigelmann throws a jab when Clay was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steigelmann.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steigelmann cracks Clay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steigelmann is looking to clinch.
Steigelmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steigelmann waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Clay. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Clay to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Clay is rocked!
Brodus Clay's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steigelmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oh Clay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steigelmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steigelmann passes Clay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clay seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steigelmann wants to pass to mount but Clay is defending the position.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
Steigelmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steigelmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gunnar Steigelmann hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clay digs a good body shot into Steigelmann's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Steigelmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steigelmann stalling against the cage.
Steigelmann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Steigelmann swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Clay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steigelmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Clay throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Clay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann scores with a nice strike.
We've been told by Clay's head coaches at Gentlemanly Scholars Fight Club Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(1 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Steigelmann throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann stuns Clay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clay feints a jab promting Steigelmann to slip. Clay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steigelmann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Steigelmann.
Clay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steigelmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Clay takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Clay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steigelmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay misses with a two punch combination.
Clay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clay drops his hands momentarily and Steigelmann needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Clay just on the top of the head. Clay drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Clay - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winchester's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ted Nugent - Stranglehold. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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268 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Gaston!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winchester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winchester throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gaston's head.
It looks like James Gaston has been cut.
Gaston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaston lands a jab.
It looks like Blake Winchester has been cut.
Winchester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothers in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Winchester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaston misses with a shot to the body
and Winchester counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gaston tries to kick Winchester off but Winchester keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Winchester trying to control the action but Gaston is working from the bottom.
Winchester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaston wants to get back to his feet.
Winchester is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston is trying to stand.
Winchester seems to be working for a kimura but Gaston defends the submission attempt.
Winchester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaston pushes Winchester off looking to stand but Winchester dives back in and keeps control.
Winchester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winchester is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaston wants to get back to his feet.
Winchester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gaston is trying to stand up here but Winchester is controlling him well.
Winchester is working for an americana but Gaston has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Winchester was thinking about the submission.
Gaston wants to stand up but Winchester is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester trying to control but Gaston is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaston wants to stand and escape but Winchester is having none of it.
Winchester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winchester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winchester controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Winchester's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gaston wants to stand and escape but Winchester is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gaston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winchester.
Gaston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winchester throws a looping overhand right but Gaston ducks down to avoid it.
Winchester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Winchester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaston. That did some damage!
Winchester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winchester ducks under a wild hook from Gaston.
Winchester misses the jab.
Winchester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gaston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winchester on the side of the head.
Gaston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winchester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winchester is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winchester.
Gaston looks to score with a jab to the body but Winchester is just out of range.
Winchester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaston.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winchester avoids the body shot from Gaston.
Gaston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gaston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winchester was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaston.
Winchester lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Gaston will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gaston throws a good cross that connects.
Winchester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winchester manages to avoid it.
Winchester avoids the body shot from Gaston.
Gaston throws an overhand right that lands on Winchester's shoulder, as Winchester tries to avoid the shot.
Gaston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winchester counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gaston's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaston wants to stand and escape but Winchester is having none of it.
Winchester trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winchester wants to pass the guard but Gaston is keeping the position.
Gaston wants to stand but Winchester is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Winchester trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Blake Winchester wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gaston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winchester.
Winchester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaston.
Gaston ducks under a wild hook from Winchester.
Gaston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winchester.
A jab from Gaston misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaston misses the target.
Gaston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winchester was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaston.
A swing and a miss from Gaston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaston throws a big shot that misses.
Gaston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winchester makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Winchester looks to land a body kick but Gaston moved away.
Gaston lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Gaston misses
and Winchester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gaston is breathing heavily.
Gaston looks to score with a jab to the body but Winchester is just out of range.
Winchester dives in and scores a takedown into Gaston's guard.
Winchester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winchester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winchester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winchester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Gaston keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaston is looking to stand up but Winchester isn't so interested in that idea.
Gaston keeping moving, preventing Winchester from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blake Winchester.
Gaston swings for the body but Winchester moves out of range.
Winchester fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaston on the side of the head.
Gaston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winchester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaston stuns Winchester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaston misses with a wild body shot.
Gaston misses with a body shot.
Gaston misses with a body shot.
Gaston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winchester moves out of range as Gaston strikes.
Gaston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Gaston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaston.
Blake Winchester's cut is getting worse.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaston.
Gaston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winchester moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaston misses the shot to the body.
Winchester connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up James Gaston's cut even more.
Winchester lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gaston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Gaston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Winchester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaston swings for the body but Winchester moves out of range.
Winchester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Winchester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gaston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winchester moves away.
Gaston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winchester counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winchester looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Winchester is working for a kimura but Gaston is defending it quite comfortably.
Gaston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaston is not content to let Winchester control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaston is defending against the submission attempts here by Winchester.
Winchester looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Winchester is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winchester.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester prevents Gaston from standing back up.
Winchester is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaston defends it well.
Gaston pushes Winchester off looking to stand but Winchester dives back in and keeps control.
Winchester is looking for a kimura but Gaston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winchester to get the leverage.
Winchester tries to pass to full mount but Gaston defends it.
Winchester looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gaston has one foot on Winchester's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester avoids the body shot from Gaston.
Winchester throws a body punch but Gaston moves out of range.
Gaston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaston lands a lovely overhand right.
Winchester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaston misses the body punch
and Winchester counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Gaston.
Gaston lands the left hand.
Gaston scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Gaston.
Winchester is rocked!
Gaston fakes the body blow, causing Winchester to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Winchester goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gaston!
James Gaston seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers has chosen Square Dance as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Mathers's leg but Mathers calmly moves out of range.
Mathers throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Mathers misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Mathers.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathers misses with a straight left.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters circling a little - Thomas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mathers throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Mathers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
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!
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mathers with a hook.
Mathers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mathers misses with a straight right.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas tries to work over Mathers's front leg with a kick but Mathers checks it.
Mathers misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Marshall Mathers has been cut.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Mathers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Mathers.
Mathers throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Mathers misses.
Mathers throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Mathers scores with a nice body kick.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Mathers lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mathers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mathers takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers moves out of range easily.
Mathers connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Mathers.
Thomas keeps Mathers at a distance using the push kick.
Mathers throws a good cross that connects.
Marshall Mathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Mathers moved out of range.
Mathers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mathers.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mathers.
A low kick from Mathers misses
and Thomas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mathers really felt that one!
Mathers lands a lovely overhand right.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Mathers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Mathers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathers lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas throws a leg kick but Mathers moved away.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Mathers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mathers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Mathers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mathers throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Marshall Mathers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Mathers saw that one coming.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mathers.
Mathers is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Mathers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathers throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mathers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mathers - that will leave a mark!
Mathers throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mathers misses.
Mathers misses with a leg kick.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Mathers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Mathers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mathers throws out a powerful jab.
Mathers throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Mathers.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
enabling Mathers to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathers scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mathers scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is looking to chop away at Mathers's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mathers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mathers.
Good work by Mathers as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Mathers.
Mathers tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Mathers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Mathers avoids it.
Mathers throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Mathers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mathers lands a head shot.
Mathers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mathers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice jab there from Mathers.
Mathers throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Mathers throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Mathers was not able to check.
Mathers throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Mathers misses with a looping left.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Mathers cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mathers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Mathers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Mathers swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marshall Mathers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Mathers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Mathers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mathers.
Mathers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas works Mathers's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Mathers does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Mathers.
Mathers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mathers moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Mathers.
Mathers misses with a body kick.
Mathers lands a nice looking body kick.
Mathers tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mathers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
Mathers throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thomas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mathers cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas throws a push kick but Mathers slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mathers. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Mathers throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Mathers only half commits.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Mathers missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mathers counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Mathers sees coming a mile off.
Mathers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Mathers blocks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Mathers.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Mathers avoids it.
Mathers takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Mathers moves his leg out of the way.
Mathers is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Mathers.
Mathers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mathers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathers checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mathers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mathers lands with a straight right. Thomas 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!
Mathers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mathers.
Mathers moves out of range of the body kick.
Mathers throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Mathers's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathers tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mathers.
Mathers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mathers.
Mathers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathers misses with a looping right.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Mathers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mathers wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
Mathers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Mathers throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thomas throws a head kick but Mathers moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mathers throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Jab from Mathers.
Mathers looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mathers - that will leave a mark!
Thomas throws a head kick but Mathers moves out of range.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mathers throws out the jab.
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!
Mathers digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Mathers moved away.
Mathers throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathers. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mathers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mathers.
Mathers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mathers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mathers throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Mathers scores with a nice body kick.
Mathers digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mathers misses with a hook.
No joy there for Mathers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas slips under a jab from Mathers.
Mathers misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Mathers's defenses.
Thomas checks a low kick from Mathers.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Mathers throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Mathers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mathers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Mathers saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Mathers misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas. Mathers shrugs it off though.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Mathers finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Mathers lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Mathers misses.
Mathers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers blocks the body kick.
Thomas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mathers is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mathers just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas throws a jab when Mathers was well out of range.
Mathers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas lands a jab.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Ash Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by Mathers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers blocks a low kick nicely.
Mathers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathers. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathers misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Mathers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas lands with a hook. Mathers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mathers thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Mathers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Mathers takes one to the chin there.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathers clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Marshall Mathers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Mathers ducks down to avoid it.
Mathers thumps Thomas with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thomas will feel that in the morning.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Mathers slips the punch.
Mathers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mathers blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Mathers looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Mathers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathers looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mathers tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ash Thomas.
Well Mathers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Mathers!
Marshall Mathers is the new welterweight champion!
Marshall Mathers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera has chosen Slacker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Blake Nash could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bam Margera's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Nash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by Margera there.
Margera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nash lands a big head kick that sends Margera tumbling to the mat! Nash takes a step backwards and waves Margera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Margera is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nash lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Margera - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Nash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Nash!
Blake Nash retains his middleweight title!
Blake Nash thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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RATING
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