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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joel Serker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Cushing II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joel Serker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joel Serker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cushing II!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serker swinging wildly here.
Cushing II scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cushing II asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cushing II scoring with punches and elbows.
Cushing II is trying to get an arm triangle but Serker is defending well.
Cushing II is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Serker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Serker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cushing II has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cushing II scoring with punches and elbows.
Cushing II is trying to get an arm triangle but Serker is defending well.
Serker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Serker tries to get out of the position.
Cushing II wants to control but Serker is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cushing II tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cushing II prevents Serker from escaping the position.
Serker is not content to let Cushing II control the position.
Serker pushes Cushing II away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cushing II gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cushing II cracks Serker with a big right hand but Serker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cushing II prevents Serker from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cushing II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Serker is pushing Cushing II's head away, looking to escape. Cushing II manages to hold on to the position though.
Cushing II is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Serker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serker wants to get back to his feet.
Serker taking a bit of punishment here - Cushing II scoring with strikes.
Serker wants to get back to his feet.
Cushing II thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Serker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cushing II is controlling him well.
Cushing II tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cushing II looks gassed!
Cushing II tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cushing II has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cushing II trying to control the position but Serker is working away.
Serker pushes Cushing II away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cushing II gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cushing II is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Serker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Serker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cushing II wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Serker, who protects the arm well.
Cushing II prevents Serker from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cushing II working the body and head with strikes.
Serker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cushing II has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Serker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cushing II tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Serker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cushing II has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cushing II is trying to get an arm triangle but Serker is defending well.
Serker tries to escape but Cushing II is in control.
Cushing II is working Serker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cushing II prevents Serker from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Cushing II dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Serker.
Serker works over Cushing II's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Brian Cushing II has been cut.
Serker misses with the combination.
Joel Serker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Serker.
Serker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cushing II closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Serker did well to prevent Cushing II getting side control.
Cushing II is working for a submission of some sort.
Serker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cushing II on the ground.
Cushing II is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Serker is trying to stand back up but Cushing II is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cushing II is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Serker defends it well.
Cushing II in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Serker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cushing II!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Cushing II!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between omer abubakr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Johnson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, omer abubakr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson leaves abubakr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson leaves abubakr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but abubakr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but abubakr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
abubakr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
abubakr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
abubakr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
abubakr working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
abubakr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to control abubakr's posture but abubakr avoids it.
Johnson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
abubakr is breathing heavily.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. abubakr manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. abubakr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on abubakr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
abubakr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson cracks abubakr with a good jab.
abubakr tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
abubakr looking to control.
Johnson trying to control but abubakr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
abubakr keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
abubakr keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
abubakr is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
abubakr has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for abubakr!
Johnson landing shots from mount.
abubakr is just holding on here. Johnson manages to take his back.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets his hands free as abubakr looks to control.
Johnson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can abubakr hold on?!
abubakr trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! abubakr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. abubakr sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but abubakr is having none of it.
Johnson is working for an americana but abubakr has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Johnson was thinking about the submission.
Johnson wants to control from the top but abubakr keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
abubakr is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
abubakr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson trying to control but abubakr is working from the bottom.
abubakr is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson stands up from abubakr's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
abubakr is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. abubakr smiles and moves away.
omer abubakr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
abubakr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. abubakr smiles and moves away.
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. abubakr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
abubakr looking for a sweep. Not yet abubakr, not yet.
omer abubakr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matt Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but abubakr has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. abubakr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by abubakr!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steven Saint Pierre has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Saint Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Bernie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernie drives through and clinches with Saint Pierre against the cage.
The referee calls for Bernie to work.
Bernie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Saint Pierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saint Pierre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saint Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bernie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saint Pierre is pulling down on Bernie's head. It's preventing any offense from Bernie, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Pierre looking to control.
Bernie with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernie looking to pass the guard.
Saint Pierre controlling the position.
Bernie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bernie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saint Pierre has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bernie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Saint Pierre avoids the body shot from Bernie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saint Pierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bernie counters with a nice body shot.
Bernie lands a body shot.
Saint Pierre tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Bernie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bernie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bernie connects with a couple of short punches.
Bernie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saint Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernie trying to control but Saint Pierre is working from the bottom.
Bernie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saint Pierre keeping moving, preventing Bernie from controlling successfully.
Bernie throws a big right hand that misses.
Bernie wants to control from the top but Saint Pierre keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bernie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint Pierre tries to clinch but Bernie moves away
and Bernie counters with a takedown into side control.
Bernie tries to score with some ground and pound. Saint Pierre controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saint Pierre is trying to improve his position.
Bernie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Pierre keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bernie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saint Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bernie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saint Pierre wants to clinch
and Bernie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saint Pierre won't be happy with that.
Bernie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Saint Pierre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bernie but great work by Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre throwing strikes but Bernie manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bernie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saint Pierre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saint Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Saint Pierre is not content to let Bernie control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saint Pierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bernie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Saint Pierre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bernie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Pierre keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bernie working away.
Bernie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bernie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saint Pierre, who protects the arm well.
Saint Pierre wants to control but Bernie postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bernie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bernie has hold of Saint Pierre's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Saint Pierre tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bernie cranks the arm and Saint Pierre screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Saint Pierre, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bryan Bernie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Masahuku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masahuku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saltarello by Dead Can Dance. Anthony Barbossa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taka Masahuku's chin.
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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, Anthony Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taka Masahuku!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa shoots in and bounces Masahuku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barbossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masahuku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbossa stopping the sweep attempt from Masahuku.
Barbossa passes into half guard.
Barbossa tries to stand and escape but Masahuku is controlling the position.
Barbossa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masahuku's head.
Masahuku wants to improve his position but Barbossa is controlling well.
Masahuku is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barbossa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masahuku was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masahuku was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
Masahuku blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masahuku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masahuku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbossa.
Barbossa tried to score with a low kick but Masahuku checks it.
Masahuku tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbossa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masahuku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masahuku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masahuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbossa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masahuku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masahuku.
Masahuku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbossa tries to avoid it but Masahuku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbossa to the ground. Barbossa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbossa misses with a takedown
and Masahuku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Masahuku.
Barbossa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Barbossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masahuku effectively controlling the action here.
Barbossa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barbossa has picked Masahuku up - he's going for a ride! Barbossa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Barbossa thows a huge punch but Masahuku dodges it nicely.
Masahuku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbossa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masahuku wants to get back to full guard.
Barbossa is thwarting Masahuku's attempts to control the position.
Barbossa moves into full mount! Masahuku won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masahuku sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Masahuku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbossa is working away from the top position though.
Masahuku tries to get to full guard but Barbossa has control of the leg.
Barbossa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbossa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masahuku defends it well.
Masahuku tries to roll over but Barbossa keeps him under control.
Barbossa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masahuku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masahuku trying to keep a closed guard but Barbossa is proving a slippery customer.
Masahuku looking for a guillotine here but Barbossa defends easily.
Barbossa drops back looking for a leg! Masahuku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masahuku manages to kick Barbossa off! Barbossa jumps back into Masahuku's guard.
Barbossa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barbossa stands and throws Masahuku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barbossa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Masahuku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barbossa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barbossa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Barbossa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Masahuku moves out of range.
Barbossa lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masahuku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbossa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masahuku is out of range.
Masahuku closes the distance and clinches.
Masahuku stalling in the clinch but Barbossa improves position.
Masahuku stops a takedown attempt from Barbossa.
Barbossa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masahuku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barbossa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Barbossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barbossa looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa is trying to drag Masahuku to the mat but Masahuku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barbossa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbossa tries to score a body lock takedown but Masahuku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barbossa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masahuku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barbossa goes for a takedown attempt but Masahuku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masahuku has Barbossa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbossa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masahuku smiles and moves away.
Barbossa looks to land a combination. Masahuku sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masahuku is looking to clinch.
Masahuku doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbossa circles away.
Barbossa throws a sloppy head kick and Masahuku moves out of range easily.
Barbossa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masahuku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masahuku.
Barbossa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Masahuku gets full guard.
Barbossa postures up and lands a big shot to Masahuku's brow.
Masahuku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbossa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbossa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbossa 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.
Barbossa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa misses with a takedown
and Masahuku moves into the clinch.
Barbossa lands a takedown into guard.
Masahuku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbossa wants to pass the guard but Masahuku is keeping the position.
Masahuku trying to control the position.
Masahuku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barbossa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masahuku is looking for a triangle but Barbossa pushes his legs off easily.
Masahuku can't keep his opponent in guard - Barbossa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barbossa prevents Masahuku from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masahuku is pressing down on Barbossa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Masahuku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbossa is aware though and is defending well.
Masahuku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbossa is pushing down on Masahuku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Masahuku is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbossa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Masahuku tries to get to full guard but Barbossa has control of the leg.
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. Barbossa connects with a nice short shot to Masahuku's temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbossa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Masahuku to stand up.
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Masahuku moved out of range.
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masahuku moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Barbossa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Masahuku tries to clinch but Barbossa moves out of range.
Masahuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masahuku tries to clinch up.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbossa fails with the takedown
and Masahuku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Masahuku is looking to take a break and control but Barbossa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbossa won't allow Masahuku to pass to mount.
Masahuku is trying to work for a kimura but Barbossa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa gets full guard.
Masahuku looking to pass the guard.
Masahuku pushing down on Barbossa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Masahuku is working for a kimura here but Barbossa manages to reverse the position and he's now in Masahuku's guard.
Masahuku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbossa drops back looking for a leg! Masahuku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masahuku manages to kick Barbossa off! Barbossa jumps back into Masahuku's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Masahuku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anthony Barbossa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masahuku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masahuku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbossa advances position into side control!
Barbossa tries for a kimura but Masahuku is defending well.
Barbossa scores with punches from side control.
Barbossa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Masahuku working to try and regain half guard.
Barbossa working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masahuku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbossa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Masahuku is on top in guard.
Barbossa trying to keep a closed guard but Masahuku is proving a slippery customer.
Masahuku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbossa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masahuku slips nicely into half guard.
Barbossa moves into full guard.
Masahuku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa wants to sweep but no luck.
Taka Masahuku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbossa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masahuku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masahuku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barbossa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masahuku has Barbossa in his guard.
Barbossa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Masahuku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Masahuku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbossa is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Barbossa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbossa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Barbossa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bud Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Cabreros takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Cabreros looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cabreros has passed into side control.
Cabreros in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Cabreros seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabreros.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cabreros content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabreros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros is controlling the pace.
Cabreros is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The crowd cheers as Cabreros lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabreros is just out of range.
Bud Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabreros moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Cabreros lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Cabreros is controlling the position.
Cabreros lands a knee to the body.
Johnson looks gassed!
Cabreros lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Cabreros wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Cabreros persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabreros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros thows a big elbow that misses.
Cabreros thows a big elbow that misses.
Cabreros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cabreros puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cabreros throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Cabreros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabreros.
Cabreros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cabreros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabreros throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cabreros thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Cabreros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabreros lands with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cabreros!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Cabreros avoids nicely.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Cabreros off! Cabreros jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Cabreros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cabreros trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabreros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabreros prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cabreros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cabreros scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabreros counters with a right hand to the body.
Cabreros scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Cabreros moved out of range.
Cabreros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cabreros gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabreros lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Cabreros lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabreros has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Cabreros dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cabreros is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Cabreros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabreros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cabreros sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cabreros throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Cabreros dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson tries to bum rush Cabreros with a series of wild strikes but Cabreros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bud Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabreros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cabreros content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cabreros working Johnson over with strikes.
Cabreros is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson wants to control but Cabreros is keeping busy.
Cabreros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Cabreros is controlling him well.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cabreros.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good leg kick by Cabreros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Cabreros thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cabreros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Cabreros counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cabreros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cabreros avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Cabreros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabreros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabreros connects with a crisp jab.
Cabreros shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Cabreros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cabreros rather than just go for the knockout.
Cabreros on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Cabreros is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Cabreros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cabreros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Cabreros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cabreros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cabreros is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Cabreros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabreros.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cabreros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cabreros drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Cabreros looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cabreros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cabreros works his way into full mount!
Cabreros punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cabreros scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Cabreros's attempts to control the action.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Cabreros keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Cabreros is looking for a kimura here.
Cabreros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cabreros wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Cabreros dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cabreros lands the left hand.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Cabreros is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Cabreros takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Cabreros takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabreros.
Nice elbow from Cabreros.
Johnson wants to break free but Cabreros has control.
Nice body punch from Cabreros - that landed with a thud.
Cabreros goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Cabreros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cabreros backs up against the cage.
Cabreros throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabreros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Cabreros slips a jab from Johnson.
Cabreros cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Cabreros clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Cabreros prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Cabreros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cabreros lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cabreros.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cabreros obliges.
Cabreros with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to circle away but Cabreros has him pinned against the cage.
Cabreros keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cabreros cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Cabreros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Cabreros keeps him there for the moment.
Cabreros lands a knee to the head.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cabreros.
Cabreros tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson tries to circle away but Cabreros has him pinned against the cage.
Cabreros lands a body shot.
Cabreros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabreros misses with the head strike.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabreros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to circle away but Cabreros has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Cabreros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cabreros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Cabreros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabreros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabreros throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cabreros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros misses with the head strike.
Cabreros drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabreros circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson takes a swing at Cabreros's ribcage but misses.
Cabreros lands with a shot to the body.
Cabreros rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Cabreros missing with knees to the body.
Cabreros looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Cabreros keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Cabreros misses with the head strike.
Cabreros gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Cabreros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabreros.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cabreros prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Cabreros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Cabreros keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabreros has him pressed against the cage.
Cabreros throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Cabreros is controlling him.
Bud Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Cabreros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabreros.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Cabreros controls the action.
Cabreros prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabreros.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabreros lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Cabreros on the inside.
Cabreros lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Cabreros on the inside.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabreros has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Cabreros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabreros 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Cabreros!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between C G Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, C G Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark stalks Pierre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pierre's face. Pierre staggers backwards, shaken.
Horrible takedown by Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark which made him look bad.
Stark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Damian Pierre has been cut.
Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark dances in with a quick combination. Pierre is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Stark snaps Pierre's head back. Pierre stumbles backwards against the cage. Stark steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Pierre's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Pierre just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). C G Stark!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Makin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Dock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makin comes to the cage accompanied by Shinedown - Simple Man. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Makin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papa Dock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dock lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dock lands a nice shot to the body.
Dock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dock.
Makin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makin wants to control but Dock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dock works his way into side control.
Dock throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makin, who protects the arm well.
Dock trying to control the action but Makin is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Makin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dock controlling the position.
Dock working the head and body with strikes.
Makin tries to buck Dock off but Dock is having none of it.
Makin is working hard here to advance position.
Dock sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Makin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Makin is being controlled here.
Dock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makin keeps working.
Makin can't do much from the bottom here.
Makin is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Makin's face as Dock controls the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Makin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makin dives in and grabs Dock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dock pushes down on Makin's head and hops out.
Makin is breathing heavily.
Dock lands a nice looking body shot.
Dock lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Dock.
Makin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dock lands a jab to the nose.
Dock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makin doesn't seem bothered though.
Makin walks into a stiff left hand from Dock.
Makin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dock scores with a sloppy right hand. Makin should have avoided that one.
Dock works the jab nicely.
Dock digs a good hook to Makin's body.
Dock misses with a body shot.
Makin misses with a combination
and Dock counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dock scoring well with a low kick there.
Dock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Makin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makin is rocked!
Dock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Makin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dock lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Makin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dock dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Dock!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malli Nukke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dance Hall Days. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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245 lbs
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250 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malli Nukke!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries to clinch up but Nukke circles away and keeps his distance.
Nukke tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nukke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nukke off to one side.
Nukke misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nukke shoots in but no luck this time.
Derick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malli Nukke.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Nukke circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nukke on the ground.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Nukke is very close to passing his half guard.
Nukke wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Nukke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murphy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nukke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Murphy is in trouble now - Nukke has advanced to mount!
Nukke controlling the position easily from mount.
Nukke lands a big shot there that rocks Murphy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukke wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Nukke breaks from Murphy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nukke lands a nice shot to the head.
Murphy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Nukke is looking for a kimura here.
Murphy is not content to let Nukke control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukke stalling away here and it's allowed Murphy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nukke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Nukke from controlling successfully.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Nukke pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nukke shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Nukke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nukke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nukke off to one side.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Nukke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nukke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nukke somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malli Nukke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Nukke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Nukke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukke throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nukke shoots and misses
and Murphy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Nukke gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nukke's brow.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Nukke's takedown attempt.
Nukke wants a takedown but no success here.
Derick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malli Nukke.
Nukke takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Malli Nukke has been cut.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Nukke is breathing heavily.
Nukke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Nukke blocks with his arms.
Nukke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy pushes Nukke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nukke takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Malli Nukke's cut even more.
Nukke takes an elbow to the temple.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Malli Nukke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murphy pushes Nukke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Malli Nukke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Malli Nukke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Derick Murphy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Im Still Fly - Page ft. Drake. Carter has chosen Run this Town as his entrance music. Marcus Phoenix had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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218 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Carter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
Carter throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
A nice combination there by Phoenix.
It looks like Shawn Carter has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix cracks Carter with an open hand slap.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix wants to break free but Carter has control.
Phoenix has Carter pushed against the cage.
Phoenix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands a nice elbow.
Carter pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Carter is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter looks gassed!
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That has opened up Shawn Carter's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix punishes Carter's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix jabs at Carter's body.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter is rocked!
Phoenix cracks Carter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Carter falls to his knees and Phoenix doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Phoenix!
Marcus Phoenix retains his light heavyweight title!
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